While general motivation is concerned with effort toward any goal, we narrow the focus to organizational goals in order to reflect our singular interest in work-related behavior. The three key elements in our definition are effort, organizational goals, and needs.
The effort element is a measure of intensity. When someone is motivated, he or she tries hard. But high levels of effort are unlikely to lead to favorable job performance outcomes unless the effort is channeled in a direction that benefits the organization. Therefore, we must consider the quality of the effort as well as its intensity. Effort that is directed toward, and consistent with, the organization's goals is the kind of effort we should be seeking. Finally, we treat motivation as a need-satisfying process.
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