Theories of Motivation
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Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory proposes that people are motivated to fulfill basic physiological needs before moving on to safety, social, esteem and self-actualization needs. Herzberg's two-factor theory distinguishes between motivators like achievement and responsibility that create job satisfaction, and hygiene factors like company policies that prevent dissatisfaction. Both theories have been widely studied but lack strong evidence and may oversimplify human motivation, which can vary between individuals and cultures. Overall, they recognize motivation as internal rather than dependent solely on external factors.
Theories of Motivation
- 2. Flow….of discussion What is motivationTheories of MotivationMaslow's Theory of Motivation - Hierarchy of NeedsHerzberg's motivator-hygiene theory
- 3. MotivationMotivation is the characteristic that helps you achieve your goal. It is the drive that pushes you to work hard .It is the energy that gives you the strength to get up and keep going - even when things are not going your way.
- 4. Theories of MotivationContent Theory
- 5. Theories of MotivationProcess Theory
- 6. Hierarchy of NeedsMaslow ‘s theory of Motivation
- 7. Maslow’s TheoryWe each have a hierarchy of needs that ranges from "lower" to "higher." As lower needs are fulfilled there is a tendency for other, higher needs to emerge.”Maslow’s theory maintains that a person does not feel a higher need until the needs of the current level have been satisfied.
- 10. Applying Maslow's Needs Hierarchy - Business Management
- 11. Physiological Motivation: Provide ample breaks for lunch , pay salaries that allow workers to buy life's essentials. Safety Needs: Provide a working environment which is safe, relative job security, and freedom from threats. Social Needs: Generate a feeling of acceptance, belonging by reinforcing team dynamics.
- 12. Esteem Motivators: Recognize achievements, assign important projects, and provide status to make employees feel valued and appreciated. Self-Actualization: Offer challenging and meaningful work assignments which enable innovation, creativity, and progress according to long-term goals.
- 13. Limitations and criticism Maslow’s hierarchy makes sense but little evidence supports its strict hierarchy. Research has challenged the order imposed by Maslow’s pyramid. As an example, in some cultures, social needs are regarded higher than any others.Little evidence suggests that people satisfy exclusively one motivating need at a time.
- 14. Two Factor TheoryHerzberg's Motivation-Hygiene Theory
- 15. motivation-hygiene theoryFrederick Herzberg performed studies to determine which factors in an employee's work environment caused satisfaction or dissatisfaction. He published his findings in the 1959 book The Motivation to Work.
- 18. Applying Two factor Theory in Business management
- 19. According to Herzberg: The job should have sufficient challenge to utilize the full ability of the employee. Employees who demonstrate increasing levels of ability should be given increasing levels of responsibility. If a job cannot be designed to use an employee's full abilities, then the firm should consider automating the task or replacing the employee with one who has a lower level of skill. If a person cannot be fully utilized, then there will be a motivation problem
- 20. Limitation and criticism Critics consider Herzberg's two factor theory to be simplistic - what motivates me may be a dissatisfier for someone else Its for individuals, not as a homogeneous group with one set of wants and needs Some factors may be within your control, some may not
- 21. Summary Both these theories have been broadly read and despite its weaknesses its enduring value is that it recognizes that true motivation comes from within a person and not from other factors.
- 22. Thank You….for your motivation
Editor's Notes
- #5: the content theory of motivation mainly focuses on the internal factors that energize and direct human behavior.
- #6: Process theories of motivation provide an opportunity to understand thought processes that influence behavior
- #17: erm "hygiene" in the sense that they are considered maintenance factors that are necessary to avoid dissatisfaction but that by themselves do not provide satisfaction.