motivational theorists Flashcards
(26 cards)
what is taylors motivational theory called?
scientific management
what was Taylors quote?
’ a fair days pay for a fair days work’
what did taylor believe about employees?
employees would do the minimum amount of work if unsupervised
what are the main forms of motivation in taylorism?
high wages
will lead to higher output
what did taylor believe about managers and employees?
- a managers role is to tell employees what to do
- an employees role is to do as they’re told
give 3 pros of taylorism
- boosted productivity
- easier training
- standardised process
give 2 cons of taylorism
- reduced employee satisfaction
- reduced innovation
what was Mayos motivational theory called?
the human relations theory
what did mayo believe about motivation?
motivation is based off of work conditions
e.g break times, work hours and non-financial motivators
give 3 pros of mayos theory
- enhanced employee morale
- increased job satisfaction
- increased employee engagement
give 3 cons of mayos theory
- work can be neglected
- behaviour is oversimplified
- favouritism can occur
what did Maslow believe?
we all have a pyramid of needs, starting from the bottom up
what is the top of Maslows pyramid called?
self-actualization
what are the 5 levels of Maslows pyramid from bottom to top?
- physiologcial needs
- safety needs
- love/belonging needs
- esteem needs
- self actualization
what is self actualization?
complete realization of ones potential, the highest level of happiness
what would cause a person to fluctuate between Maslow’s pyramid?
life experiences
what is maslows motivational theory called?
the hierarchy of needs
give an advantage of Maslows pyramid
- interprets human behaviour to a good level, allowing for more accurate motivation
e.g recognition
give a disadvantage of Maslows pyramid
- Maslow’s pyramid will vary based off of culture
what is Herzbergs motivational theory called?
the 2 factor theory
what did Herzberg believe?
the combination of Motivation factors (recognition) and hygiene factors (working conditions) leads to motivation
what are motivating factors for Herzberg?
non-financial factors which result in happiness e.g recognition, praise
what are hygiene factors for Herzberg?
factors which prevent dissatisfaction such as working conditions, work relationships
give an advantage of Herzbergs 2 factor theory
identifies disruptions in motivation fast
