Motivation and theory in practice(1.4.4)

Question 1

Importance of employee motivation to a business

Answer 1

directly influences productivity performance and overall organisational success
motivated employees are more engaged committed and proactive in roles leading to increase efficiency and higher quality output
motivated workforce tends to be more creative adaptable to change and contributes positively to a positive work culture
motivated employees are more likely to stay with the organisation reducing turnover costs and ensuring continuity in institutional knowledge
driving force behind innovation collaboration and the achievement of business objectives making it fundamental factor in a companys long growth term and sustainability

Question 2

Four key motivation theories

Answer 2

taylors scientific management
mayos human relations theory
maslows hierarchy of needs
hezberg two factor theory

Question 3

In maslows what are the five sets of basic human needs?

Answer 3

physicalogical
safety
love/belonging
esteem
self acualisation

Question 4

Maslows diagram

Answer 4

Question 5

Maslows physiological needs

Answer 5

basic needs of humans which are typically vital to our survival including food water and shelter

Question 6

Maslows safety needs

Answer 6

refers to how safe and secure an individual feels according to two main categories
health and wealth

Question 7

Maslows love/belonging needs

Answer 7

based on our natural desire to feel loved accepted and wanted
a sense of belonging is very important

Question 8

Maslows esteem needs

Answer 8

the feeling of being appreciated and valued alongside having a sense of self worth and pride

Question 9

Maslows self actualisation needs

Answer 9

the stage where a person achieves their full potential as a human being
rare to stay in a permanent state of self actualisation as it is an ongoing need for personal growth and discovery

Question 10

Advantages of maslows

Answer 10

straight forward and logical model which is easy to understand
human nature is taken into account

Question 11

Disadvantages of maslows

Answer 11

human are very complex and the impact of each factor varies
difficult to judge which stage each employee is in

Question 12

Herzbergs two theories

Answer 12

hygiene
motivators

Question 13

Herzbergs hygiene

Answer 13

won’t encourage employees to work harder but they will cause then to become dissatisfied if they are not present
e.g job security, status, relationships, salary, conditions, policies

Question 14

Herzbergs motivator

Answer 14

can encourage employees to work harder when they are present
e.g growth, advancement, varied work, recognition