Oxford AQA A Level Psychology: COGNITIVE THEORIES OF JOB MOTIVATION [3.3.4 Work and The Individual]

This fully editable lesson on Cognitive Theories of Job Motivation and Satisfaction delves into the internal thought processes influencing workplace behaviour. Aligned with the OxfordAQA International A-Level Psychology (9685) specification, this resource equips students with the tools to critically assess how cognitive perspectives explain job motivation and satisfaction.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Lesson Slides: These slides present a detailed exploration of cognitive theories of motivation, such as Expectancy Theory (Vroom), Goal-Setting Theory (Locke and Latham), and Equity Theory (Adams). Key concepts are supported with real-world examples, interactive Think-Pair-Share questions, and clear visual aids. Students will understand the relationship between effort, outcomes, and perceptions in workplace motivation.

• Interactive Activities: Includes “Do Now” tasks to engage students from the start, such as identifying rewards that motivate personal effort. Additional Think-Pair-Share questions and class discussions encourage critical thinking, such as evaluating the role of fairness or goal-setting strategies in job performance.

• Evaluation and Assessment Materials: The resource includes worksheets to analyse strengths and limitations of each theory, structured extension tasks (e.g., the impact of goal-setting on employee well-being), and practice questions aligned with exam-style prompts. For example, students apply theories like Goal-Setting to practical scenarios, such as improving supermarket operations.