motivation theories

Question 1

Maslows hierarchy of needs

Answer 1

using motivation to allow the business to achieve thier objectives.

Question 2

strengths of Maslows

Answer 2

• can be advantageous for large companies

- employees progress at own pace

Question 3

weaknesses of maslows

Answer 3

• very formal and not individualised.

- peoples personal goals= time consuming

Question 4

goal setting theory Locke and Latham

Answer 4

this relates to the specific goals being clear and challenging goals being achievable for the business and improve success.

• goal commitment
• performance feedback
• situational constraints
• task complexity

Question 5

strengths of locke and latham goal setting

Answer 5

• individually focused, personal goals and objectives able to be achieved
• goals can be changed for different people

Question 6

weaknesses of locke and lathams goal setting

Answer 6

• time consuming so good in small businesses, sloe trader and partnership
• to many individual goals to focus on

Question 7

four drive theory Lawrence and Nohria

Answer 7

is a contingency based theory on the concept of ‘drives’ that exist in all of us.

Question 8

drive to acquire

Answer 8

relates to an individuals desire to acquire goods and services in life.
-incentives

Question 9

drive to learn

Answer 9

this relates to an individuals desire to learn continually and develop new skills

• training
• development
• challenging goals

Question 10

drive to bond

Answer 10

relates to an individuals desire to from long-term relationships

• team building
• included in business

Question 11

drive to defend

Answer 11

relates to an individuals desire to defend themselves and those whom they care

• company
• coworkers