Motivation theories

Question 1

Define motivation

Answer 1

Is the reasons for acting or behaving in a curtain way in order to achieve an objective. These objectives may include to make a profit.

Question 2

Define Maslow’s Hierachy of needs

Answer 2

The needs of an individual that drives them to achieve the next step.

Question 3

What is involved in Maslow’s Hierachy of needs?

Answer 3

• Self actualization
• Esteem
• Social
• Safety
• Physiological

Question 4

Define self actualization

Answer 4

Employees are motivated to achieve their full potential.

Question 5

Define esteem

Answer 5

Employees are motivated by building a large amount o self esteem, where recognition and responsibility can help

Question 6

Define social?

Answer 6

Employees are motivated by building strong relationships with others within the workplace.

Question 7

Define safety?

Answer 7

Employees are motivated by job security and safe workplace.

Question 8

Define physiological?

Answer 8

Employees are motivated by basic pay and good working conditions

Question 9

What are the three types of motivation?

Answer 9

• Maslows Hierarchy of needs
• Locke and Latham Goal setting theory
• Lawrence and Nohria the four drive theory

Question 10

Define extrinsic motivation

Answer 10

Incentives given to employees in order to motivate them.
Eg- physiological
-Safety

Question 11

Define intrinsic motivation

Answer 11

Motivation comes from within the employee, which are more likely to be long term motivators.
Eg- social
-esteem
-Self-actualization

Question 12

What are the higher order of needs?

Answer 12

Intrinsic motivation

Question 13

What are the lower order of needs?

Answer 13

Extrinsic motivation

Question 14

What is the effect of lower order needs being satisfied?

Answer 14

Employees will move up the hierarchy of motivation.

Question 15

Define clarity (Locke and Latham goal setting theory)

Answer 15

The goals set out by the manager to an employee are clear and specific.

Question 16

Define challenge (Locke and Latham goal setting theory)

Answer 16

More challenging goals will cause higher levels of motivation. However goals cannot be overwhelming = employees giving up.

Question 17

What should the goals set for employees and by the manager include?

Answer 17

• Clarity
• Challenge
• Commitment
• Feedback
• Task complexity

Question 18

What is a positive of feedback? (Locke and Latham goal setting theory)

Answer 18

Regular feedback helps maintain momentum and keeps the employee on track towards the goal.

Question 19

Define task complexity? (Locke and Latham goal setting theory)

Answer 19

Tasks should not be so complex that the employee doesn’t expect they can achieve it.

Question 20

What does the four drive theory state?

Answer 20

States that there are four basic motivational needs that drive peoples emotions and behaviors.

Question 21

What are the four drives?

Answer 21

• Acquire
• Bond
• Defend
• Comprehend

Question 22

Define Acquire (four drive theory)

Answer 22

Is where the individual is motivated by gathering material items.
Eg-Clothing, shelter and other material goods.

Question 23

Define bond (four drive theory)

Answer 23

Is where the individual is motivated to seek strong working relationships within the business. Employees want to feel like they belong.

Question 24

Define comprehend (four drive theory)

Answer 24

Is where employees are motivated to learn and to be challenged in their role. There is a drive to have their curiosity satisfied.

Question 25

Define drive to defend (four drive theory)

Answer 25

Where an individual is driven to defend themselves, family, possessions or accomplishments.
Eg- If employee feels their job security is low.

Question 26

What is the impact of the four drives on an individual?

Answer 26

The strengths of each drive is different for each employee, but its important the business balances the drives.

Question 27

What are strategies to improve motivation of Acquire?

Answer 27

• Competitive pay

- Monetary rewards programs

Question 28

What are strategies to improve motivation of Bond?

Answer 28

• Structuring work in teams

- Social gatherings.

Question 29

What are strategies to improve motivation to comprehend?

Answer 29

• Interesting work

- Provide challenging work

Question 30

What are strategies to improve motivation to defend?

Answer 30

• Ensure performance evaluations are fair

- Set clear objectives

Question 31

Define commitment (Locke and latham goal setting theory)

Answer 31

Goals where the employees are committed to achieving as they provide motivation. Discussing and setting goals between employee and manager can achieve this.