motivation connor Flashcards
define motivation
A manger energising and inspiring employees towards goals
what is number 1 in marslows hierocracy of need
bottom
Physiological- this is the basic human neees such as food shelter water and clothes
how can a manager satisfy marslow hiercathy of needs under physiological 1
They can provide a fair wage so they can pay for basic needs
what is number 2 in marslows hierocracy of need
bottom- top
safety- tis is the need to feel safe secure and protected
how can a manager satisfy marslow hiercathy of needs under safety 2
THEY Can rpovide safe working environemnt.
Offer long term contracts- improve job scyurtiy
Provide health insureance
what is number 3 in marslows hierocracy of need
bottom- top
social- employees need to feel accpeted and that they belong with their co workers
how can a manager satisfy marslow hiercathy of needs under social 3
Encouraging teamwork
Oganise team building activities
Encourgae meployees to scoialsise outside
what is number 4 in marslows hierocracy of need
bottom- top
Esteem- this is the need for recognition, status and respect amongst wotkers as well as self respsect
how can a manager satisfy marslow hiercathy of needs under esteem 4
By recognsiing and rewarding employees for their achievements
Providing opportunities for professional development
what is number 5 in marslows hierocracy of need
top
Self actualisation- it is the need to be self sulfilled to become the best you can be and develop as a person
how can a manager satisfy marslow hiercathy of needs under self actualsiation 5
providing promotioal opportiunities
what are limitations to the marsleow hierarchy
- needs do not occur in the same order for everyone
- needs may not be of equal value to all employees
- employees may be empowered by different needs at different times
mcgregeros theiry x says managers are what
act as controllers
autcratic leadership style
believe employees are lazy, only work for money, dont enjoy their job, need constant supervision, do not want extra repsonibility, cannot solve propblems themsleves
what kind of managers are mcgrefor theory y managers
act as facilitators
laisse fairre/democratic leadership style
employees enjot their job
motivated to wokr
enjoy challenging work and look to take on development opportunties
motibvted to improve
motivated by money and non financial means
what are the implications of adopting a theiry x approach
- delegation - no delatgation so extra pressur eon management and things are not shared
-motivation- lacks as they don’t feel valued or challenegd leading to ir issues
-turnover- high labour tunrover as staff are unhapppy
-bsuiness performance- lack of interpreneurship as they don’t feel comfortable offering new ideas due to fear and the bsuiness falls behnd
what are the implications of adopting a theiry y approach
-turnover- is low as staff are valued and feel motivated to work
-performance business- os good as employeees are challenged and motvated to work and are willing to offer new ideas
-Delegation- workload is shared so employees are empowered snd feel valued in the workplace wich meets the esteem needs of marslow hierchary and then managers have less workload
- motivation- is high as managers believe in their employees and trusts them which staisfies esteem needs