motivation Flashcards
what was Taylors theory?
jobs should be broken down into small parts so that employees could be specialised motivated by financial incentives
advantages of Taylors theory?
assumes production levels increase
increase output for financial reward
his method sets standards
disadvantages of Taylors theory?
based on performance and not employees well-being
workers need supervised
difficult to standardise output levels
what is maslows theory?
developed a hierarchy of needs split into 5 different categories
what is maslows hierarchy of needs from bottom to top?
psychical body, security, social belonging, self esteem and self actualisation
application of Maslows psychical needs in workplace
competitive salary enough to cover bills etc
application of maslows safety needs in workplace
safe working environment and job security
application of maslows self esteem needs In workplace
feedback via appraisal, giving recognition for good work
application of maslows self actualisation in workplace?
allocating more challenging responsibilities
advantages of Maslows theory?
manager can identify where individuals fit into maslows hierarchy
better working relationships
theory is easy to apply
disadvantages of Maslows theory?
time consuming to put into practise
its possible once needs are met employee becomes dissatisfied again
may be hard to allocate employee on hierarchy
what is Herzbergs theory
created hygiene factors which can cause dissatisfaction and motivators which satisfy
what are examples of motivators?
achievements, recognition and responsibilities
what are examples of hygiene factors?
company policies, supervision and pay
what happens if hygiene factors are met?
prevents demotivation
