motivation

Question 1

what is fredrick Taylor’s theory of motviation?

Answer 1

he suggests that employee’s are money motivated and motivation will increase if monatary means of motivation exsist such as piece rates.

Question 2

limitations of taylors theory?

Answer 2

• he was an engineer not a psychologists therefore he was concerened with the increased productivity of the business rather than the well-being of the employee
• outdated, job satisfaction wasnt really a common concept.

Question 3

what was Elton’s mayo’s theory?

Answer 3

his main conclusions are:

• employee’s respond to changes in working environment such as increasing the lighting
• a sense of recognition
• working in groups
• communication with management

Question 4

limitations of Mayo’s theory?

Answer 4

difficult to generalise as it took place in one part in one industry “hawthawn.”

Question 5

what was McClelland’s theory?

Answer 5

1. need for achievement - if someone is drive by achievement
2. need for affiliation - enjoy’s social interaction is a team player
3. need for power - driven by responsibility and control .

Question 6

what is herzberg’s two factor theory?

Answer 6

hygiene - good working environment, health and safety,

motivation - praise, responsibility, recognition.

he suggests that none of these will be effective unless both happen together.

Question 7

maslow’s heirarchy of needs?

Answer 7

physiological - shelter, water and food (breaks)
safety - job security and health and safety
social - love and belonging, being part of a team
esteem - respect from others
self-actualisation - concerned with personal growth

Question 8

victor vroom?

Answer 8

1. expectancy = does the employee think they are able to reach the target or objective
2. valence = whether the employee puts value of achieving the task

formula = Force of action (f) = (e x v)