KK 2 c Flashcards
Four drives theory
motivation theory based on research that shows four underlying
drives.
Four drives
Acquire
Bond
learn
Defend
Drive to acquire
To aquire both material goods and status
Acquire strategies (Name at least two)
Competitive remuneration
Linking monetary rewards to
performance
Recognising good individual results
Setting high standards and rewarding
appropriately.
Drive to bond
The urge of employees to make connections and seek relationships with others in the workplace
Drive to bond strategies
Valuing and rewarding teamwork and
collective achievements.
Fostering and supporting trusting
friendships.
Opportunities for positive, two-way
communication.
Social events
Drive to learn
Satisfy their curosity and develop a deeper understanding of their work and environment
Drive to learn strategies
Stimulating, interesting tasks and
plenty of variety.
Opportunities to learn new skills.
Supporting internal training
opportunities and external courses at
TAFEs and universities.
Drive to defend
Reflects an employee’s instinct to protect themselves, their accomplishments and when the business feels threatened.
Drive to defend strategies
A welcoming and supportive
workplace.
Fair systems and processes (eg.
reward and recognition).
A culture of openness, honesty and
trust.
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Satisfying the drives -> positive culture
Demonstrates that while money is important, there are other factors that drive individuals
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Challenging to satisfy each of the drives for all employees
No sequence for the drives, one can be more dominant drive
