Motivation Theory

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How many Motivation Theories learned?

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6 theories:

1) Taylor the Economic Man

2) Maslow Theory of Motivation

3) Mayo & Human Relations

4) Herzberg Two Factor Theory

5) McClelland & Motivational Needs

6) Vrooms & Expectancy

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Taylor The Economic Man

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-People are motivated by financial rewards.

-Giving workers financial rewards = more motivated and productive

-Eventually leading to higher product quality which will satisfy customer needs

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Maslow Theory of Motivation

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Hierarchy of Needs:

1st: Self Actualisation - Challenging workers in order for them to gain new skills and give a sense of achievement.

2nd: Esteem Needs - Recognition for doing a well job

3rd: Social Needs - Working in teams to make workers feel more involved and ensuring good communication.

4th: Safety Needs - Sense of security in the job (Eg. Long-term contracts) and also ensuring health and condition are met.

5th: Physical Needs - Income that meet their essential needs

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Mayo Theory of Motivation

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-Workers are more motivated by feeling valued, having a good relationships and working in teams rather than financial rewards.

-Effective communication, recognition and job satisfaction = Increase productivity

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Herzberg Two Factor Theory

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2 types of factor:

1) Motivators Factor

• - Encourage employees to work harder as they are given a responsibility.

• - Hard work will be recognise = job satisfaction.

2)Hygiene Factor

-Pay, working conditions & job security

-Absence of these = dissatisfaction

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McClelland & Motivational Needs

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Identifies 3 things that drive motivation in employees:

Achievement - Desire to work hard and achieve challenging goals

Affiliation - Desire for close relationship and approval

Power - Desire to influence, control and lead others.

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Vrooms & Expectancy

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3 outcome:

1) Expectancy - Believe that putting more effort = better performance

2) Instrumentality - Believe that good performance = reward

3) Valence - The value an individual places on the reward