Human Resource Theories Flashcards
What is the bottom of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
Physiological needs
What is next to the bottom of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
Safety
What is the middle of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
Social
What is next to the top of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
Esteem
What is at the top of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
Self-actualization
What are the two agents of Herzberg’s Theory of Motivation?
Hygiene and motivating
What are examples of hygiene agents in Herzberg’s Theory of Motivation?
Pay, insurance, safe working conditions
What are examples of motivating agents in Herzberg’s Theory of Motivation?
Bonuses, career advancement, opportunity to grow
Do hygiene agents motivate?
No, but their lack will demotivate.
A great engineer is not always a great manager of engineers. This is an example of the _.
Halo Effect
In McGregor’s Theory of X and Y, what are X people like?
Bad, lazy, need to be managed
In McGregor’s Theory of X and Y, what are Y people like?
Self-directed
In Ouchi’s Theory of Z, what motivates people?
Participation on decisions, familial work environment, and lifelong employment. AKA Japanese management style.
What are the needs identified by McClelland’s Theory of Needs?
Achievement, affiliation, power
Vroom’s Expectancy Theory states that behavior is based on _.
expected outcomes
