similarities and differences of the motivational theories

Question 1

two similarities of Maslows hierarchy and Lawrence and nohrias the four drive theory

Answer 1

• both recognise employees desire to feel a sense of belonging in the workplace (social needs and drive to bond)

-both recognise employees are motivated to improve their knowledge and skills through self actualisation needs and the drive to learn

Question 2

two difference of maslows hierarchy and the the four drive theory

Answer 2

-maslows hierarchy needs must be attained in sequential order whereas the four drive theory can be achieved in any order.

• the four drive theory can fulfil needs simultaneously, whereas maslows hierarchy can only be fulfil one at a time

Question 3

two similarities of the four drive theory and the goal setting theory

Answer 3

• multiple factors can motivate any employee at any given time.
• both recognise employees are motivated by success from the drive to acquire and the goal of being promoted

Question 4

two differences of the four drive theory and the goal setting theory

Answer 4

• the goal setting theory involves input from employees whereas the four drive theory does not
• the goal setting theory addresses each individual employee, whereas the four drive theory is applied to all employees of the business.

Question 5

two similarities of maslows hierarchy and the goal setting theory

Answer 5

• both recognise the importance of feed back ( feedback principle and acknowledgement of feedback from esteem needs)
• both recognise employees desire to gain (esteem needs and the commitment principle where personal objects are formed)

Question 6

two differences of the goal setting theory and maslows hierarchy

Answer 6

• maslows hierarchy is one at a time, the four drive theory is simultaneously achieved
• mallows heirachry can be applied by a managers by observing employees needs whereas the goal setting theory requires employee input.