2.4 Flashcards
what are the tow types of motivators?
Intrinsic Motivation: Motivation that comes from the satisfaction of caring out a particular activity (i.e., see the success in a result, if they put more work they will achieve more).
Extrinsic Motivation: Motivation derived from external factors , such as money or fame (i.e., salary) it is a reward-driven behaviour.
what is motivation?
Motivation is a state-of-mind, filled with energy and enthusiasm, which drives a person to work in a certain way to achieve desired goals.
what are the Sl motivation theories you are going to study?
- Taylor’s scientific management theory
- Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
- Herzberg’s two factor theory (motivation-hygiene theory)
what are the HL motivational theories you are going to study?
- McClelland’s acquired needs theory
- Deci and Ryan’s self-determination theory
- Adams Equity and expectancy theory
can you introduce Taylors seintific management theory ?
Frederick W. Taylor’s theory is the oldest Motivation theory dated from 1912, he is often called the “founder of scientific management”.
Taylor argued that the main reason why people work is money. He stated that“what the workmen want from employers beyond anything else is higher wages.”
Taylor believed that there should be a higher financial reward (extrinsic motivators) for more hard-working and productive workers
how would you conduct Taylors scienfitfc management theory?
Taylor suggested the use of differentiated piece ratewhich rewards the employees who meet or exceed targets. For example, a worker who makes up to 50 units of output might be paid £2 per unit but this increases to £3 per unit for each item made above 50 units.
what are some things that Taylors theory suggest?
Standardization of work methods and enforced adoption, produce the best outcomes
“Time-and-motion”, basically breaking a job down into component parts and measuring how it took to perform each task (i.e., production of burgers in fast food)
Skills are largely removed from the system (maximum output in the shortest time). The more the employees produce the better.
How would you impliment Taylors sceintific method?
Develop “science” for every job - motions and working conditions
Select workers with right abilities
Train workers, incentives to cooperate with ‘job science’
Support workers by planning their work and smoothing the way as they do their jobs
What are the limitations to Taylors scientific management?
The scientific management approach tends to be authoritative and may not align well with the practices of modern 21st-century businesses.
The use of uniform methods like differentiated piece rates may not be suitable for all individuals or organizations.
The theory overlooks qualitative factors that significantly impact employee motivation.
introduce Marslows heirarchy of needs?
In 1943 Abraham Maslow published a seminal article entitled “A theory of Human Motivation” where he proposed a hierarchy of human needs to explain “motivation”.
Human needs can be categorized in levels of importance.
The more needs an employer can satisfy the more motivated the worker will be.
If the needs are NOT met, it creates anxiety on the employee
Maslow created a pyramid that represent the hierarchy of needs
What is the first teir on Marslows pyraid?
Physiological needs
Basic necessities
Biological needs
Pay
Survival
what is the second teir on Marslows pyramid?
Safety needs
Job security
Predictability
Stability
Steady job
what is the third teir on Marslows pyramid?
Love and belonging needs
Acceptance
Affection
Fitting in
Friendship
Group identity
what is the fouth teir on MArslows pyramid?
Esteem needs
Achievement
Reputation
Respect
Responsibilities
Status
what is the fith teir on MArslows pyramid?
Self-actualization
Accomplishment
Develop fully
Fulfil potential
Personal growth