1.4.4 Motivational Theory Flashcards
1
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Taylor’s theory
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Scientific management - the theory that workers are motivated by money and financial benefits to their job
2
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Mayo’s theory
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Human relations theory
Theory that workers who have positive work relations with colleagues will be more effective workers
3
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Maslow’s theory
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Hierarchy of needs
Starts by meeting basic needs - food water shelter Job security Teamwork and social job Responsibility and promotion Self actualisation
4
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Herzberg’s theory
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Two factor theory
Hygiene factors - factors that if met will not motivate an employee any more than they already are
Motivating factors - factors that if met will motivate an employee
5
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Hygiene factors
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- Acceptable working hours
- Good working conditions
- Relations with other employees
6
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Motivated employees are more
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- Productive
- Creative
- Accurate
- Analytical
- Better at selling
