Motivation theories Flashcards
What is the 1st hierarchy in Maslow’s hierarchy?
The first hierarchy in Maslow’s hierarchy is physiological needs; it includes food, rest, recreation, shelter, and wages that are enough to cover weekly bills.
What is the 2nd hierarchy in Maslow’s hierarchy?
The second hierarchy in Maslow’s hierarchy is safety/security needs; they include job security, protection against danger, protection against poverty, and fair treatment.
What is the 3rd hierarchy in Maslow’s hierarchy?
The third hierarchy in Maslow’s hierarchy is social needs; these include work colleagues who support you at work, friendship, and a sense of belonging.
What is the 4th hierarchy in Maslow’s hierarchy?
The fourth hierarchy is esteem needs; these include being given recognition for a job well done and having status.
What is the 5th hierarchy in Maslow’s hierarchy?
The fifth hierarchy is self-actualisation; this includes being given more responsibility through a promotion and the feeling that you have done a good job, not just through financial and personal appreciation.
What is the main motivator to work?
The main motivator for work is money.
For what was F.W. Taylor’s theory criticised?
- His ideas were too simplistic; money was not the only thing that motivates employees to work.
- You may pay an employee more but there is no guarantee that there will be an increase in the productivity.
- It is not easy to measure how much a worker can produce.
What are the motivators in the Herzberg theory?
Achievement
Recognition
Personal growth/development
advancement/promotion
work itself
What are the hygiene factors in the Herzberg theory?
Status
Security
Work conditions
Company policies and administration
Relationship with supervisor
Relationship with subordinates
Salary
What are the methods of motivation through financial rewards?
Wages
Salary
Bonus
Commission
Profit sharing
