Motivational theorists Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is mayo’s belief
Non financial
based on a factory in america
social needs need to be met to work well for example good working conditions
what are the 3 things mayo believe in
better communication
greater management involvement
working in groups or teams
what does mayo’s theory link to (other themes)
- paternalistic and democratic leadership styles
- staff as an asset
negatives of mayo’s theory
only based on 1 factory
over simplistic not taking into account human behavior
time consuming
what is taylor’s theory
financial related
pay per output piece rate
what does taylor’s theory link to
autocratic leadership as workers are set targets
links to working conditions
evaluation of taylorism
improved levels of output and productivity allowing firm to keep up to date with demand however quality can drop due workers rushing reducing customer satisfaction
what does maslow believe
psychological factors need to be met
non financial
employees need to reach top level to have good motivation
what are the levels
self accusation
esteem
social
safety
psychological
how does it relate to businesses
firms need to ensure that acceptable pay and working conditions are used
job security and clear on what tasks
team working
trust
job enrichment
what are the negatives of maslow
not everyone has the same needs
people perception of importance will differ
unrealistic that people will reach the top
what is hertzbergs two factor theory
that if motivation factors and hygiene factors was met then there would be good levels of motivation
what are the 2 factors and what do they mean
motivators - directly motivate people if met
hygine - if not met can cause de motivation
examples of motivators
- responsibility
- achievement recognition
empowerment: + Job enrichment
- independent
- less supervision
- variety
all leading to improved motivation as staff feel trusted
what are examples of hygiene factors
- pay and financial reward for work
- good working conditions
- appropriate policies and supervision
