Organizational Behavior (16th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0-13350-764-5
ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-764-5

Chapter 7 - Motivation Concepts - Questions For Review - Page 211: 7-1

Answer

The three key elements of motivation are (1) intensity, (2) direction, and (3) persistence.

Work Step by Step

(1) Intensity is about how hard a person tries. However, it is not enough for a person to try hard; his or her effort should be (2) directed toward, and consistent with, the organization’s goals. Finally, (3) persistence indicates how long a person can maintain effort.
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