Motivational Theory's

Question 1

How does mc gregors theory X and theory Y describe both individuals.

Answer 1

Theory X

• lazy, dislikes work and responsibility
• lacking the will and ability to work unsupervised
• motivated by money only

Theory Y

• enjoying work if the right conditions are created
• willing to accept responsibility
• motivated by non-monetary methods

Question 2

What is in the top right hand corner of Blake and Morton’s leadership grid?

Answer 2

Team leader - strong regard for employee and task. Managers will treat employees well. Every business should aim for this. Motivation would be high.

Question 3

What is in the bottom left hand corner of Blake and Morton’s leadership grid?

Answer 3

Impoverished - lack of concern for task and people needs. Unable to desire procedures. Morale and motivation will be low so the business will be negatively affected.

Question 4

What is in the bottom right hand corner of Blake and Mouton’s leadership grid?

Answer 4

Authoritarian - concerned about takes rather than people. Leadership will be high but motivation may be lacking. May be high resentment

Question 5

What is in the top left hand corner of Blake and Moutons leadership grid?

Answer 5

Country club - manager is well concerned about feeling and propel needs. Morale would be high however employees may take advantage and miss deadlines.

Question 6

What are the 5 characteristics of Carlyle and Galtons trait theory?

Answer 6

• motivational
• integrity
• self-confidence
• creativity
• intelligence

Question 7

What does Carlyle and Galton believe about their theory?

Answer 7

Leaders are born and cannot be made. A individual must have all of these characteristics

Question 8

Advantages and disadvantages of Carlyle and Galton

Answer 8

• simple theory to understand

- these traits have not been proven and characteristics cannot be taught which may not be correct.

Question 9

What is in the left hand triangle of Tannenbaum and Schmidts contingency approach?

Answer 9

Focus on authority

Question 10

What is in the right hand triangle of Tannenbaum and Schmidts contingency approach?

Answer 10

Focus on groups and subordinates

Question 11

What are the 4 characteristics of Tannenbaum and Schmidts contingency approach

Answer 11

• tell (inform employee of decision and are expected to comply)
• sell (managers make decisions but try’s to sell employees, some consideration)
• consult (leader will prevent ideas to employees and invite discussion)
• participate (focus is now on employee and not leader)

Question 12

What are the 3 characteristics of Adair’s 3 circles?

Answer 12

• individual (develop the individual)
• team (build and maintain the team)
• task (achieve tasks)

Question 13

What are the advantages and disadvantages of Adair’s 3 circles model?

Answer 13

• provides practical model of how to improve
• more motivational because you can learn how to be a better leader
• easy to understand and is simple
• to an extent it tells you but isn’t as detailed as it could be
• hard to take into account all 3 elements
• completing the task may be difficult as there may be more than 1.

Question 14

What are the 4 functions of management?

Answer 14

Planning, organising, directing and controlling