Business Management

Process Theories of Motivation

• The Process theories focus on HOW the employee is motivated.
• The following 3 process theories are examined herein,
• - Equity Theory
• - Expectancy Theory
• - Reinforcement Theory

Equity Theory explained:

• Defined:
• Equity theory focuses on peoples perceptions on the fairness of their work outcomes relative to their inputs.
• It helps understand how peoples values influence their motivation.
• People hold beliefs about their inputs and outputs.
• Input eg: education, experience
• Output eg: Praise, recognition, promotion, salary
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Deliberate its implications for management.