Motivational Theorists

Question 1

What was Taylor’s theory about employee motivation?

Answer 1

That workers are mainly motivated by pay

Question 2

What was Maslow’s theory about employee motivation?

Answer 2

That employees have a hierarchy of needs that employees need to have fulfilled at work and that they are motivated by more than just pay

Question 3

What was Mayo’s theory about employee motivation?

Answer 3

That employees are not just concerned with money but can be better motivated by having their social needs met whilst at work.

Question 4

What was Herzberg’s theory about employee motivation?

Answer 4

That businesses should motivate employees by importing the nature and content of the actual job.