Motivation Theories Flashcards
What can motivation do to employees?
Make them feel valued and involved so labour productivity increases
What does Taylor’s theory of motivation tell us?
What is it called?
A efficient way to do a job and to make sure that each task was being done by the right worker.
Scientific management
What did Taylor believe in?
Paying workers according to the quantity they produced
What did increased productivity mean in Taylor’s theory?
That fewer workers were needed
Reduction in quality
Why wouldn’t Taylor’s theory of motivation work for modern businesses?
Ignores the demotivating effect of doing very repetitive boring work
What aspect of Taylor’s theory survive?
Piece rate pay
What is Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
Basic needs
What were the 5 needs that Maslow said you needed to meet?
Self actualisation
Self esteem
Social needs
Safety
Basic physical needs
What was a disadvantage of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
Not obvious which level an individual is at
What is an advantage of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
It is appealing as it has some importance to workers
What was Herzberg’s hygiene and motivating factors?
In 1950 and 60s, Herzberg interviewed accountants and engineers to find out what motivated and satisfied them at work.
What are hygiene factors?
Things like good company policy, pay, relations and conditions
What are motivating factors?
Things like personal achievement, empowerment and interesting work.
What did Herzberg’s theory recognise?
That motivation comes from the individuals’ needs
What needs to be considered for job design? Day-to day tasks
Nature of tasks, the quality and number of people required
