Human Needs And Work Flashcards
1
Q
Theory X & Y by?
A
McGregor
2
Q
Basic assumptions of T. X
A
- Innate Aversion to work
- passive and lazy
- forced to make a productive contribution
- little ambition
- Strong need for security
3
Q
Basic Assumptions of T. Y
A
- physical + mental exertion are natural
- people are engaged
- develop initiative and self control
- people seek and take responsibility
- ideal type
4
Q
Cycle Y
A
Is a cycle that:
- promotes initiative and responsibility
- continuously strengthens employee engagement
- Is good for both company and employee
- implies a good work ethic
5
Q
Cycle X
A
Is a cycle that:
- doesn’t promote initiative and responsibility
- describes a lazy worker in a strict environment that leads to passivity
- implies a bad work ethic
6
Q
Schein‘s typology of man
A
- The rational economic human
- the social human
- the self-fulfilling human
- the complex human
7
Q
The rational-economic human
A
- Motivated by money
- improvement in performance by higher pay
- passive
- theory X
8
Q
The social human
A
- Job satisfaction dependent on interpersonal relationships
- desire to be involved in group work
9
Q
The self-fulfilling human
A
- Strives for autonomy and self-realization
- Prefers self-control
- theory Y
10
Q
The complex human
A
- multifaceted person
- versatile / constantly changing
- different motives
11
Q
Maslows hierarchy of needs
A
- physiological needs
- security and safety needs
- social needs
- Esteem needs
- Self-actualisation needs
12
Q
Herzbergs two factor theory
A
Hygiene factors & motivators
13
Q
Hygiene factors
A
Lead to dissatisfaction:
- company policy
- Surveillance
- relation to superiors
14
Q
Motivators
A
Lead to satisfaction:
- performance
- appreciation
- work itself
- responsibility
15
Q
Adams Equity theory of motivation
A
Input = Output
(time effort, (Pay, bonus,
ability loyalty) Perks, benefits)
