Motivation at work Flashcards
Motivation +
- High productivity
- Increased output
- Higher profits
Motivation theories
Taylor - Money is the main motivator
Maslow - Pyramid of needs
Herzberg - Hygiene and motivators
McGregor - Theory X and Y
Wage
Weekly payment for work
Salary
Monthly payment for work
Comission
Payment relating to the number of sales made, usually as a set value per unit
Profit sharing
A proportion of the company’s profit is paid to employees
Bonuses
Additionals paid as a reward for good work
Performance related pay
Pay related to the effectiveness of employees
Fringe benefits
Non-financial rewards given to employees
Leadership styles
Autocratic - Managers make all decisions
Laissez-faire - Managers provide teams with needed tools, but they decide most of the job
Democratic - Group decision-making process
Formal groups
Designated to carry out specific tasks within a business
Herzberg
HYGENE FACTORS
- Pay
- Organisational policies
- Job security
- Working conditions
MOTIVATORS
- Recognition
- Achievement
- Opportunities for promotion
Maslow Pyramid
TOP
- Self-actualization
- Esteem needs
- Belongingness needs
- Safety needs
- Physiological needs
BOTTOM
McGregor’s theory XY
X:
People:
- Lack integrity
- Avoid responsibility
- Work as little as possible
- Prefer Direction
Y
People:
- Have integrity
- Work towards objectives
- Want to achieve
- Make decisions
