Motivating Employees

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What is Taylor's theory of scientific management?

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Taylor's theory aims to increase worker productivity by teaching the one 'best way' to perform each task.

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What did the Hawthorne studies reveal about employee motivation?

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The studies showed that employees behave differently when they know they are being studied, leading to the concept of human-based motivation.

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What are the levels of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

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1. Physiological needs 2. Safety needs 3. Social needs 4. Esteem needs 5. Self-actualization needs.

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What are Herzberg's motivators and hygiene factors?

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Motivators are job factors that increase satisfaction and productivity, while hygiene factors can cause dissatisfaction if absent but do not motivate if increased.

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What is the difference between Theory X and Theory Y?

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Theory X assumes workers dislike work and need to be controlled, while Theory Y assumes workers enjoy work and are self-motivated.

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What is Ouchi's Theory Z?

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Theory Z emphasizes long-term employment, collective decision-making, and a holistic concern for employees.

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What is goal-setting theory?

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Goal-setting theory states that setting ambitious but attainable goals can motivate workers and improve performance if the goals are accepted and feedback is provided.

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What is expectancy theory?

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Expectancy theory posits that the effort employees exert depends on their expectations of the outcome.

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What is reinforcement theory?

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Reinforcement theory suggests that individuals act to receive rewards and avoid punishment, using positive and negative reinforcers.

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How do generational differences affect motivation in the workplace?

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Different generations have varying values and communication preferences, impacting their motivation and engagement at work.