Models - Motivation Flashcards
Who developed the Two factor theory of Motivation model?
What are it’s main points?
Frederick Herzberg
Job satisfaction and dissatisfaction stem from conditions called motivational factors: content of work - achievement, growth, and advancement.
Hygiene factors related to the work, such as company policies, salary, and the physical environment. If hygiene factors are insufficient, they cause dissatisfaction. However, even if they are sufficient, they do not lead to satisfaction.
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What is Daniel Pink’s model of motivation state?
While extrinsic rewards, such as salary, are motivators to a certain extent, once a person is paid fairly for their work, the motivational power of extrinsic rewards ceases to exist. For complicated and challenging work, such as much of the work on projects, intrinsic motivators are far longer lasting and more effective. Pink identifies three types of intrinsic motivators:
1. Autonomy
2. Mastery
3. Purpose
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Who developed the Theory of Needs model?
What are it’s main points?
David McClellan
People are driven by needs of achievement, power, and affiliation. The relative strength of each need depends on an individual’s experiences and culture.
* Achievement - motivated by work that is challenging, but reasonable
* Power - motivated by increased responsiblity and like to organize, motivate and lead others.
* Affiliation - seek acceptance and belonging. Movtivated by being part of a team.
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Who developed Theory X and Y?
What is the main point?
Douglas McGregor
Represent a spectrum of employee motivation and corresponding management styles.
* Theory X - individuals work for the sole purpose of income - they are not ambitious or goal oriented.
* Theory Y - individuals are intrinsically motivated to do good work
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What management style do Theory X individuals respond to best?
hands-on and top-down approach
Often seen in a production or labor-intensive environment, or one with many layers of management.
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What management style do Theory Y individuals respond to best?
Personal coaching - encouraging creativity and discussion
Often seen in creative and knowledge worker environments
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What does Abraham Maslow’s Theory Z state?
He saw Theory Z as a transcendent dimension to work where individuals are motivated by self-realization, values, and a higher calling.
The optimal management style in this situation is one that cultivates insight and meaning.
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What does William Ouchi’s version of Theory Z state?
Focuses on motivating employees by creating a job for life where the focus is on the well-being of employees and their families.
This style of management seeks to promote high productivity, morale, and satisfaction.
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