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5 Motivation and Team Engagement Free Online FlashCards

Study 5 Motivation and Team Engagement with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.

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01
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What is work motivation?

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Motivation is the willingness and energy people bring to their work.

02
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When can specific, challenging goals improve performance?

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Specific, challenging goals can improve performance when people are committed, capable, resourced, and given feedback.

03
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Why use learning goals for unfamiliar or complex work?

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For unfamiliar or complex work, learning goals focused on testing approaches and building skills may be more useful than an early fixed performance target.

04
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What three levels connect a meaningful team goal to individual work?

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Connect the work's purpose, the team's shared outcome, and each person's contribution or development.

05
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What makes recognition useful?

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Recognition should be timely, sincere, and tied to an actual contribution.

06
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How can a leader tailor recognition to an employee?

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Ask how the person prefers to be recognized; some prefer public thanks, while others prefer a private conversation.

07
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Why are rewards not enough to support motivation?

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Rewards do not replace fair pay, good working conditions, or meaningful work; controlling or arbitrary delivery can undermine choice and fairness.

08
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What does autonomy mean in self-determination theory?

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Autonomy is having meaningful choice and influence over how work is done.

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What four aspects of fairness does organizational justice distinguish?

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Organizational justice concerns fairness in outcomes, decision procedures, interpersonal treatment, and information about decisions.

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How can leaders strengthen fairness in decision-making?

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Use clear, consistent criteria; let affected people contribute information; explain decisions honestly and respectfully; and correct mistakes without retaliation.

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What is work engagement?

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Work engagement is continuing, positive involvement in work, not merely a short burst of enthusiasm.

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What working conditions help teams sustain engagement?

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Engagement is more likely when demands are manageable and resources—such as support, useful feedback, skill development, and discretion—are available together.