Fundamentals of Management, 11/e

How Can We Integrate Contemporary Motivation Theories?

Many of the ideas underlying the contemporary motivation theories are complementary, and you’ll understand better how to motivate people if you see how the theories fit together.39 Exhibit 12–9 presents a model that integrates much of what we know about motivation. Its basic foundation is the expectancy model. Let’s work through the model, starting on the left.

Exhibit 12–9

Integrating Contemporary Theories of Motivation

Figure 12–9 Full Alternative Text

The individual effort box has an arrow leading into it. This arrow flows from the individual’s goals. Consistent with goal-setting theory ...