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Motivation in Zero‐Sum Organisations
Author(s) -
Pecotich A.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
asia pacific journal of human resources
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.825
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1744-7941
pISSN - 1038-4111
DOI - 10.1177/103841118402200303
Subject(s) - clarity , expectancy theory , context (archaeology) , action (physics) , value (mathematics) , zero (linguistics) , psychology , turnover , social psychology , management , computer science , economics , biology , paleontology , biochemistry , chemistry , physics , linguistics , philosophy , quantum mechanics , machine learning
An examination of the shortcomings of motivational systems in the Australian context is presented in this paper. The issues are discussed within an integrating framework of the “expectancy × value” theory and clarified through the use of examples derived from the Australian Colleges of Advanced Education. The elements of the model (ability, motivation, role clarity, performance, outcomes, satisfaction, turnover and absenteeism) are described, and the basic theoretical principles stated; the deficiencies enumerated; and remedial action recommended.