Key Terms Content theories Equity theory Expectancy theory Extinction Goal-setting theory Horizontal promotion
1. Describe how motivation and ability affect job performance.
2. Discuss how different theories explain motivation.
3. Explain how orientation, preceptors, and on-the-job instruction can help motivate staff.
4. Describe the benefits of nurse residency programs, career advancement strate- gies, and leadership development on motivation.
5. Discuss why succession planning is essential to the future.
Learning Outcomes After completing this chapter, you will be able to:
Motivation On-the-job instruction Operant conditioning Orientation Preceptor Process theories
Punishment Reinforcement theory
(behavior modification) Shaping