Theories Of Motivation Wob Test 2 Flashcards
Motivation
Combination of forces that make individuals take certain actions
Engagement
Employees emotional commitment to work
Scientific Management
Approach design to improve an employees efficiency by scientifically studying their work
Who invented the Scientific Management theory?
Fredrick W Taylor
Hawthorne Effect
Employees change behavior based on special treatment
What are the 5 stages of Maslow’s hierarchy? (Start from bottom of triangle)
Physiological Safety Social Esteem Self Actualization
What is an example of self-actualization?
A leadership role
What is an example of esteem?
Job title
What is an example of the social stage?
Friends at work
What is an example of the safety stage?
Health Insurance
What is an example of physiological stage?
Salary
In order for each stage to occur in the triangle, each stage has to be ——- before next one.
Completed
Maslow’s Hierarchy definition
A range of most basic needs to most advanced needs
Theory X
Employees dislike work
motivated by extrinsic rewards
Extrinsic rewards
A reward given by other people
Theory Y
Employees like work
motivated by intrinsic rewards
Intrinsic rewards
Rewards you give to yourself
Herzberg 2 factor theory
Divides motivational factors into satisfiers and dissatisfiers
What are 3 examples of dissatisfiers?
Working conditions
Pay
Company policy
What are 3 examples of satisfiers?
Achievement
Recognition
Personal growth
Expectancy Theory
Employee motivation connects employees effort to the outcome he or she expects from their efforts
Equity Theory
Level of satisfaction based on ratio of inputs to job and what they would receive from it
