On-Line Assignment #6 In the text, motivation is defined as the inner state that causes an individual to behave in a way that ensures the accomplishment of some goal. Chapter 16 explains motivation by giving insight about human needs, understanding the importance of motivating organization members, and implementing various motivational strategies to reach organizational goals. If I were hired to seek employment for individuals with a long record of failure, I would incorporate managerial communication, job design, …showed first 75 words of 302 total…

…showed last 75 words of 302 total…I would incorporate to motivate the potential employees is Behavior Modification, which focuses on encouraging appropriate behavior by controlling the consequences of that behavior. This goal is achieved by positive/negative reinforcement. Individuals with low self esteem need to be notified of a job well done and punished for a bad job. According to the Behavior Modification theory, positive/negative reinforcement are both rewards that increase the likelihood that a behavior will continue. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**