The document discusses several theories of motivation:
- Reinforcement theory and operant conditioning explain how behavior is shaped through rewards and punishments, with rewarded behaviors repeated.
- Needs theories like Maslow's hierarchy of needs and ERG theory propose that unsatisfied needs create tension that motivates behavior aimed at satisfying those needs.
- Process theories like expectancy theory and goal setting theory examine how motivation depends on expectations of rewards from effort and achieving agreed-upon goals.
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The document discusses several theories of motivation:
1. Reinforcement theory proposes that people are motivated to repeat behaviors that are positively reinforced through rewards.
2. Needs theories such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs and ERG theory suggest people are motivated to fulfill various needs like physiological needs, safety needs, and growth needs.
3. Process theories like expectancy theory and goal setting theory propose motivation depends on expectations of rewards from efforts and having challenging but attainable goals with feedback.
The document provides an overview of key motivation concepts and theories to help understand what motivates human behavior.
Chapter 13 MotivationLEARNING OUTCOMESOn completing this chap.docxbartholomeocoombs
Chapter 13: Motivation
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completing this chapter you should be able to define these key concepts. You should also understand:
· The meaning of motivation
· Types of motivation
· The different motivation theories
· Motivation and job satisfaction
· Approaches to developing a motivation strategy
Introduction
Motivation is the force that energizes, directs and sustains behaviour. High performance is achieved by well-motivated people who are prepared to exercise discretionary effort, ie independently do more than is expected of them. Even in fairly basic roles, Hunter et al (1990) found through their research that the difference in value-added discretionary performance between ‘superior’ and ‘standard’ performers was 19 per cent. For highly complex jobs it was 48 per cent. The aims of this chapter are to explore the meaning of motivation, define the two main types of motivation – intrinsic and extrinsic, describe and critically evaluate the main theories of motivation, discuss two related aspects of motivation – its relationship to job satisfaction and money, and outline approaches to motivation strategy.
The meaning of motivation
The term ‘motivation’ derives from the Latin word for movement (movere). A motive is a reason for doing something. Motivation is the strength and direction of behaviour and the factors that influence people to behave in certain ways. People are motivated when they expect that a course of action is likely to lead to the attainment of a goal and a valued reward – one that satisfies their needs and wants. The term ‘motivation’ can refer variously to the goals that individuals have, the ways in which individuals chose their goals and the ways in which others try to change their behaviour. Locke and Latham (2004: 388) observed that: ‘The concept of motivation refers to internal factors that impel action and to external factors that can act as inducements to action.’
As described by Arnold et al (1991) the three components of motivation are:
1. Direction – what a person is trying to do.
2. Effort – how hard a person is trying.
3. Persistence – how long a person keeps on trying.
Well-motivated people engage in positive discretionary behaviour – they decide to make an effort. Such people may be self-motivated, and as long as this means they are going in the right direction to attain what they are there to achieve, then this is the best form of motivation. But additional motivation provided by the work itself, the quality of leadership, and various forms of recognition and reward, builds on self-motivation and helps people to make the best use of their abilities and to perform well.
Types of motivation
Intrinsic motivation
Intrinsic motivation takes place when individuals feel that their work is important, interesting and challenging and that it provides them with a reasonable degree of autonomy (freedom to act), opportunities to achieve and advance, and scope to use and develop their skills and abilities. .
The document discusses various theories of motivation in management. It begins with early models including the traditional, human relations, and human resources models. It then examines content theories like Maslow's hierarchy of needs and McClelland's needs theory. Process theories such as expectancy theory, equity theory, and goal setting theory are analyzed. Reinforcement theory and behavior modification are also covered. Critiques note the complexity of motivation and potential issues with behavior modification.
23March 2010Vol. 22 No. 1Engineering Management Journal
HDM Modeling as a Tool to Assist Management With
Employee Motivation: The Case of Silicon Forest
Georgina Harell, Portland State University
Tugrul U. Daim, Portland State University
the various options more than once, and put a number to the
importance of one option over another.
This study shows a pathway to employee motivation more than
the traditional HDM approach which has the end result being one
choice. The group survey results provide a better understanding of
the differences and the specific values of the groups and smaller
sub-groups. For example, management can conclude from this
survey that women’s tangible motivators are pay and bonuses
followed by outside environment and working conditions.
Literature Review
The theory of human motivation started as an interest of
psychologists, but managers soon realized the importance of
knowing how to motivate their workforce. The work of human
motivation started as early as the Greeks (Skinner, 1965), and
is still intriguing many researchers today. Motivation through
conditioning responses has been explored in great detail since the
late 19th century. The most famous account of conditioned responses
has to be that of Pavlov’s dog—where a dog was conditioned to
salivate at the sound of a bell by repeatedly reinforcing that after a
certain sound food would be presented. This type of response has
been termed a conditioned reflex. In short, the subject has been
trained to produce a response normally associated with stimulus
A when stimulus B is presented. Pavlov’s work was just the tip
of the iceberg in terms of understanding human behavior in
response to a stimulus (Skinner, 1965). E.L. Thorndike expanded
the knowledge of human behavior by exploring the concept of
learning curves. Thorndike did considerable research examining
how long it took creatures to solve a simple problem, for example,
how to escape from a latched box. Thorndike noted that initially
the creature would take a considerable amount of time to solve the
problem, but after more and more attempts at the same situation
the solution came more and more quickly. Learning curves help
clarify how behavior in complex situations are sorted, emphasized,
and reordered. Thorndike’s work is a pivotal step toward the more
modern concept of operant conditioning (Skinner, 1965).
Operant conditioning is far more complicated than the
simple notion of reflex conditioning illustrated by Pavlov.
Operant conditioning looks at human behavior as a complicated
series of tendencies, and rather than looking at responses as either
happening or not happening, operant conditioning considers
a response as having a probability of occurring. By examining
human behavior as a probability of a response occurring, more
complicated interactions can be examined. There are two points
in operant conditioning—operant reinforcement, where a subject
is conditioned ...
1. The document discusses several theories of motivation including Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's two-factor theory, McGregor's Theory X and Y, McClelland's needs theory, Alderfer's ERG theory, and Skinner's reinforcement theory.
2. Maslow's hierarchy proposes five levels of needs - physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self-actualization - that motivate people. Herzberg separated factors into hygiene and motivators.
3. Theory X and Y describe different views of employee motivation. McClelland identified three needs - achievement, affiliation and power - that drive motivation. Alderfer grouped needs into existence, relatedness and growth.
Organisation Behaviour - Early and Contemporary theories of motivationSundar B N
The document discusses various motivational theories including:
1. Maslow's hierarchy of needs which categorizes human needs into physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization needs that must be satisfied in order.
2. Herzberg's two-factor theory which distinguishes between hygiene factors like pay and working conditions that prevent dissatisfaction and motivational factors like achievement and recognition that encourage satisfaction.
3. McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y which propose two views of employee motivation - Theory X assumes employees dislike work and need close supervision while Theory Y assumes employees can exercise self-direction and commitment to objectives.
The document discusses several theories of motivation. It defines motivation as the process of arousing and sustaining interest in an activity to achieve a goal. It also discusses the difference between needs and wants. Several motivation theories are covered, including Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, ERG theory, Herzberg's two-factor theory, McClelland's need achievement theory, and Weiner's attribution theory. The implications of motivation theories for management organizations are also discussed.
The document discusses various theories of motivation in the workplace. It outlines different types of motivation like intrinsic vs extrinsic, and content theories proposed by Maslow, Herzberg, and McClelland that focus on individual needs and what satisfies them. Process theories like Expectancy Theory and Equity Theory examine how people's expectations and perceptions of fairness influence motivation. The document also covers reinforcement theories and how properly managing consequences can impact employee behavior and motivation levels.
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The document discusses several theories of motivation:
1. Reinforcement theory proposes that people are motivated to repeat behaviors that are positively reinforced through rewards.
2. Needs theories such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs and ERG theory suggest people are motivated to fulfill various needs like physiological needs, safety needs, and growth needs.
3. Process theories like expectancy theory and goal setting theory propose motivation depends on expectations of rewards from efforts and having challenging but attainable goals with feedback.
The document provides an overview of key motivation concepts and theories to help understand what motivates human behavior.
Chapter 13 MotivationLEARNING OUTCOMESOn completing this chap.docxbartholomeocoombs
Chapter 13: Motivation
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completing this chapter you should be able to define these key concepts. You should also understand:
· The meaning of motivation
· Types of motivation
· The different motivation theories
· Motivation and job satisfaction
· Approaches to developing a motivation strategy
Introduction
Motivation is the force that energizes, directs and sustains behaviour. High performance is achieved by well-motivated people who are prepared to exercise discretionary effort, ie independently do more than is expected of them. Even in fairly basic roles, Hunter et al (1990) found through their research that the difference in value-added discretionary performance between ‘superior’ and ‘standard’ performers was 19 per cent. For highly complex jobs it was 48 per cent. The aims of this chapter are to explore the meaning of motivation, define the two main types of motivation – intrinsic and extrinsic, describe and critically evaluate the main theories of motivation, discuss two related aspects of motivation – its relationship to job satisfaction and money, and outline approaches to motivation strategy.
The meaning of motivation
The term ‘motivation’ derives from the Latin word for movement (movere). A motive is a reason for doing something. Motivation is the strength and direction of behaviour and the factors that influence people to behave in certain ways. People are motivated when they expect that a course of action is likely to lead to the attainment of a goal and a valued reward – one that satisfies their needs and wants. The term ‘motivation’ can refer variously to the goals that individuals have, the ways in which individuals chose their goals and the ways in which others try to change their behaviour. Locke and Latham (2004: 388) observed that: ‘The concept of motivation refers to internal factors that impel action and to external factors that can act as inducements to action.’
As described by Arnold et al (1991) the three components of motivation are:
1. Direction – what a person is trying to do.
2. Effort – how hard a person is trying.
3. Persistence – how long a person keeps on trying.
Well-motivated people engage in positive discretionary behaviour – they decide to make an effort. Such people may be self-motivated, and as long as this means they are going in the right direction to attain what they are there to achieve, then this is the best form of motivation. But additional motivation provided by the work itself, the quality of leadership, and various forms of recognition and reward, builds on self-motivation and helps people to make the best use of their abilities and to perform well.
Types of motivation
Intrinsic motivation
Intrinsic motivation takes place when individuals feel that their work is important, interesting and challenging and that it provides them with a reasonable degree of autonomy (freedom to act), opportunities to achieve and advance, and scope to use and develop their skills and abilities. .
The document discusses various theories of motivation in management. It begins with early models including the traditional, human relations, and human resources models. It then examines content theories like Maslow's hierarchy of needs and McClelland's needs theory. Process theories such as expectancy theory, equity theory, and goal setting theory are analyzed. Reinforcement theory and behavior modification are also covered. Critiques note the complexity of motivation and potential issues with behavior modification.
23March 2010Vol. 22 No. 1Engineering Management Journal
HDM Modeling as a Tool to Assist Management With
Employee Motivation: The Case of Silicon Forest
Georgina Harell, Portland State University
Tugrul U. Daim, Portland State University
the various options more than once, and put a number to the
importance of one option over another.
This study shows a pathway to employee motivation more than
the traditional HDM approach which has the end result being one
choice. The group survey results provide a better understanding of
the differences and the specific values of the groups and smaller
sub-groups. For example, management can conclude from this
survey that women’s tangible motivators are pay and bonuses
followed by outside environment and working conditions.
Literature Review
The theory of human motivation started as an interest of
psychologists, but managers soon realized the importance of
knowing how to motivate their workforce. The work of human
motivation started as early as the Greeks (Skinner, 1965), and
is still intriguing many researchers today. Motivation through
conditioning responses has been explored in great detail since the
late 19th century. The most famous account of conditioned responses
has to be that of Pavlov’s dog—where a dog was conditioned to
salivate at the sound of a bell by repeatedly reinforcing that after a
certain sound food would be presented. This type of response has
been termed a conditioned reflex. In short, the subject has been
trained to produce a response normally associated with stimulus
A when stimulus B is presented. Pavlov’s work was just the tip
of the iceberg in terms of understanding human behavior in
response to a stimulus (Skinner, 1965). E.L. Thorndike expanded
the knowledge of human behavior by exploring the concept of
learning curves. Thorndike did considerable research examining
how long it took creatures to solve a simple problem, for example,
how to escape from a latched box. Thorndike noted that initially
the creature would take a considerable amount of time to solve the
problem, but after more and more attempts at the same situation
the solution came more and more quickly. Learning curves help
clarify how behavior in complex situations are sorted, emphasized,
and reordered. Thorndike’s work is a pivotal step toward the more
modern concept of operant conditioning (Skinner, 1965).
Operant conditioning is far more complicated than the
simple notion of reflex conditioning illustrated by Pavlov.
Operant conditioning looks at human behavior as a complicated
series of tendencies, and rather than looking at responses as either
happening or not happening, operant conditioning considers
a response as having a probability of occurring. By examining
human behavior as a probability of a response occurring, more
complicated interactions can be examined. There are two points
in operant conditioning—operant reinforcement, where a subject
is conditioned ...
1. The document discusses several theories of motivation including Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's two-factor theory, McGregor's Theory X and Y, McClelland's needs theory, Alderfer's ERG theory, and Skinner's reinforcement theory.
2. Maslow's hierarchy proposes five levels of needs - physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self-actualization - that motivate people. Herzberg separated factors into hygiene and motivators.
3. Theory X and Y describe different views of employee motivation. McClelland identified three needs - achievement, affiliation and power - that drive motivation. Alderfer grouped needs into existence, relatedness and growth.
Organisation Behaviour - Early and Contemporary theories of motivationSundar B N
The document discusses various motivational theories including:
1. Maslow's hierarchy of needs which categorizes human needs into physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization needs that must be satisfied in order.
2. Herzberg's two-factor theory which distinguishes between hygiene factors like pay and working conditions that prevent dissatisfaction and motivational factors like achievement and recognition that encourage satisfaction.
3. McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y which propose two views of employee motivation - Theory X assumes employees dislike work and need close supervision while Theory Y assumes employees can exercise self-direction and commitment to objectives.
The document discusses several theories of motivation. It defines motivation as the process of arousing and sustaining interest in an activity to achieve a goal. It also discusses the difference between needs and wants. Several motivation theories are covered, including Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, ERG theory, Herzberg's two-factor theory, McClelland's need achievement theory, and Weiner's attribution theory. The implications of motivation theories for management organizations are also discussed.
The document discusses various theories of motivation in the workplace. It outlines different types of motivation like intrinsic vs extrinsic, and content theories proposed by Maslow, Herzberg, and McClelland that focus on individual needs and what satisfies them. Process theories like Expectancy Theory and Equity Theory examine how people's expectations and perceptions of fairness influence motivation. The document also covers reinforcement theories and how properly managing consequences can impact employee behavior and motivation levels.
Motivation is the process that energizes and directs behavior. Managers can motivate employees through rewards that satisfy needs and reinforce behaviors that help achieve organizational goals. Several theories describe factors that motivate individuals, such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs, McGregor's Theory X and Y, Herzberg's two-factor theory, Alderfer's ERG theory, and McClelland's learned needs for achievement, affiliation, and power. Effective motivation involves job enrichment, participation, health work environments, and realizing individual motives and abilities.
This document provides an overview of managing employee motivation and performance. It discusses various theories and perspectives on motivation, including: Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's two-factor theory, expectancy theory, equity theory, and goal-setting theory. It also covers popular motivational strategies like empowerment and participation. Finally, it examines the effects of organizational rewards on attitudes, behaviors, and motivation. The overall purpose is to characterize the nature of motivation and identify approaches for understanding and influencing employee motivation.
The Chapter of Motivation in Public Administration HAFIZUDIN YAHAYA
This document discusses various motivation theories including Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's two-factor theory, expectancy theory, and McGregor's theory X and theory Y. Maslow's hierarchy proposes that people are motivated to fulfill basic needs before moving to higher-level needs. Herzberg's two-factor theory separates motivators like achievement that drive satisfaction from hygiene factors like salary that prevent dissatisfaction. Expectancy theory states that motivation depends on an individual's perception of how their efforts link to performance and rewards. McGregor's theory X assumes people dislike work while theory Y assumes they can exercise self-direction.
This chapter discusses motivation theories and their application to public organizations. It reviews prominent motivation theories including Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's two-factor theory, expectancy theory, and goal-setting theory. The context of motivation in public organizations is complex due to political constraints and vague goals. While no single theory can fully explain motivation, the literature provides useful insights for understanding motivation and developing techniques to enhance it in public sector work.
This document provides an overview of several theories and concepts related to motivation and leadership in workplace psychology. It discusses Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's two-factor theory, McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y, Alderfer's ERG theory, McClelland's acquired needs theory, Adams' equity theory, Vroom's expectancy theory, and Skinner's operant conditioning as theories of motivation. For leadership, it examines the debate on whether leaders are born or made and discusses behavioral, situational, contingency, and trait theories of leadership development.
The document provides an overview of motivation in the workplace including definitions of motivation and several motivation theories. It discusses Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, ERG theory, McClelland's learned needs theory, and Herzberg's two-factor theory. It also outlines topics of interest for teaching, details of an ongoing research thesis on change implementation in Indian public sector banks, general research interests in human resource practices and organizational performance, and publication details.
This document discusses various theories and concepts related to motivation and leadership. It begins by defining motivation according to several scholars. It then covers McGregor's Theory X and Y, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's two-factor theory, Vroom's expectancy theory, Alderfer's ERG theory, and McClelland's needs theory. Next, it discusses motivational techniques like incentives, job enrichment, and quality of work life. It concludes by covering topics like leadership styles, functions of leaders, and types of power.
The document outlines learning topics on motivation from several chapters including:
- Defining motivation and discussing early theories like Maslow's hierarchy of needs, McGregor's Theory X and Y, and Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory
- Contemporary theories like McClelland's three needs, goal-setting theory, reinforcement theory, and the job characteristics model
- Issues of motivation including expectancy theory, equity theory, and challenges of motivating diverse groups
The document discusses various theories of motivation from five management books. It defines motivation according to each book and summarizes key theories such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's two-factor theory, Vroom's expectancy theory, McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y, and the Porter-Lawler theory of motivation. It also covers cognitive theories like expectancy theory, equity theory, and goal-setting theory, as well as ERG theory and factors for maximizing employee effort.
1. The document discusses several theories of motivation including content theories like Maslow's hierarchy of needs and Herzberg's two-factor theory, and process theories like Vroom's expectancy theory and Locke's goal-setting theory.
2. Content theories examine what motivates people by identifying different types of needs, while process theories focus on cognitive processes like how expectations and goals influence motivation.
3. Overall, the theories suggest that motivation is influenced by factors like needs, expectations of success, desired rewards, clear performance standards, and feedback on performance. People's values and sense of identity are also important.
Motivation theories try to explain what motivates human behavior. Some key theories discussed in the document include:
1. Maslow's hierarchy of needs proposes that people are motivated to fulfill basic physiological needs first, and then safety, love, esteem and self-actualization needs in turn.
2. McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y describe assumptions about human motivation - Theory X sees people as lazy and undisciplined while Theory Y sees them as creative and wanting responsibility.
3. Herzberg's two-factor theory distinguishes between motivators like achievement and responsibility that improve satisfaction, and hygiene factors like salary and working conditions that prevent dissatisfaction.
There are over 140 definitions of motivation that generally refer to the internal and external forces that direct and sustain human behavior toward achieving certain goals. Motivation theories can be categorized as either content theories, which examine factors like needs and drives, or process theories, which describe how needs translate into behaviors. Some major motivation theories discussed include Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's two-factor theory, ERG theory, McClelland's acquired needs theory, expectancy theory, and goal-setting theory. Motivation in organizations can be influenced by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors.
Motivation is an action that stimulates an individual to take a course of action, which will result in an attainment of goals, or satisfaction of certain material or psychological needs of the individual. Motivation is a powerful tool in the hands of leaders. It can persuade convince and propel people to act.
This document provides an overview of several theories of motivation. It begins by defining motivation and its key elements. It then discusses early theories proposed by Maslow, McGregor, and Herzberg. Maslow's hierarchy of needs proposes that lower level needs must be satisfied before higher needs. McGregor's Theory X and Y describe negative and positive views of human nature. Herzberg's two-factor theory distinguishes between motivators and hygiene factors. The document also covers McClelland's need theory and contemporary theories like self-determination theory, which examines intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation. Self-determination theory suggests rewards can enhance or undermine motivation depending on whether they are seen as informational or controlling.
The document discusses several theories of motivation:
1. Content theories examine what motivates people, such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, ERG theory, and McClelland's acquired needs theory.
2. Process theories look at how people are motivated and make work-related decisions.
3. Herzberg's two-factor theory proposes that different factors cause satisfaction versus dissatisfaction at work. Satisfiers like achievement motivate, while hygiene factors like salary prevent dissatisfaction.
4. McGregor's Theory X and Y describe different views of employee motivation, with Theory Y assuming employees want responsibility and are self-motivated, leading to better performance.
This document summarizes several theories of motivation:
- Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory proposes that people are motivated to fulfill basic physiological needs first before pursuing higher needs like esteem and self-actualization.
- Herzberg's two-factor theory distinguishes between intrinsic motivators related to the work itself and hygiene factors to prevent dissatisfaction.
- Equity theory suggests people are motivated to reduce inequities between their own inputs/outcomes and those of others through actions like changing effort levels or perceptions.
- Expectancy theory holds that motivation depends on expectations of attractive rewards resulting from performance.
- Porter-Lawler's model integrates content and process theories, proposing managers motivate
This document outlines several key theories of motivation discussed in organizational behavior. It summarizes Maslow's hierarchy of needs from physiological to self-actualization needs. It also summarizes Herzberg's two-factor theory, which distinguishes between motivators like achievement that increase job satisfaction and hygiene factors like pay that prevent dissatisfaction. Finally, it briefly outlines McClelland's theory of three needs - achievement, power, and affiliation - as well as Alderfer's ERG theory that groups needs into existence, relatedness, and growth.
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Motivation is the process that energizes and directs behavior. Managers can motivate employees through rewards that satisfy needs and reinforce behaviors that help achieve organizational goals. Several theories describe factors that motivate individuals, such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs, McGregor's Theory X and Y, Herzberg's two-factor theory, Alderfer's ERG theory, and McClelland's learned needs for achievement, affiliation, and power. Effective motivation involves job enrichment, participation, health work environments, and realizing individual motives and abilities.
This document provides an overview of managing employee motivation and performance. It discusses various theories and perspectives on motivation, including: Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's two-factor theory, expectancy theory, equity theory, and goal-setting theory. It also covers popular motivational strategies like empowerment and participation. Finally, it examines the effects of organizational rewards on attitudes, behaviors, and motivation. The overall purpose is to characterize the nature of motivation and identify approaches for understanding and influencing employee motivation.
The Chapter of Motivation in Public Administration HAFIZUDIN YAHAYA
This document discusses various motivation theories including Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's two-factor theory, expectancy theory, and McGregor's theory X and theory Y. Maslow's hierarchy proposes that people are motivated to fulfill basic needs before moving to higher-level needs. Herzberg's two-factor theory separates motivators like achievement that drive satisfaction from hygiene factors like salary that prevent dissatisfaction. Expectancy theory states that motivation depends on an individual's perception of how their efforts link to performance and rewards. McGregor's theory X assumes people dislike work while theory Y assumes they can exercise self-direction.
This chapter discusses motivation theories and their application to public organizations. It reviews prominent motivation theories including Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's two-factor theory, expectancy theory, and goal-setting theory. The context of motivation in public organizations is complex due to political constraints and vague goals. While no single theory can fully explain motivation, the literature provides useful insights for understanding motivation and developing techniques to enhance it in public sector work.
This document provides an overview of several theories and concepts related to motivation and leadership in workplace psychology. It discusses Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's two-factor theory, McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y, Alderfer's ERG theory, McClelland's acquired needs theory, Adams' equity theory, Vroom's expectancy theory, and Skinner's operant conditioning as theories of motivation. For leadership, it examines the debate on whether leaders are born or made and discusses behavioral, situational, contingency, and trait theories of leadership development.
The document provides an overview of motivation in the workplace including definitions of motivation and several motivation theories. It discusses Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, ERG theory, McClelland's learned needs theory, and Herzberg's two-factor theory. It also outlines topics of interest for teaching, details of an ongoing research thesis on change implementation in Indian public sector banks, general research interests in human resource practices and organizational performance, and publication details.
This document discusses various theories and concepts related to motivation and leadership. It begins by defining motivation according to several scholars. It then covers McGregor's Theory X and Y, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's two-factor theory, Vroom's expectancy theory, Alderfer's ERG theory, and McClelland's needs theory. Next, it discusses motivational techniques like incentives, job enrichment, and quality of work life. It concludes by covering topics like leadership styles, functions of leaders, and types of power.
The document outlines learning topics on motivation from several chapters including:
- Defining motivation and discussing early theories like Maslow's hierarchy of needs, McGregor's Theory X and Y, and Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory
- Contemporary theories like McClelland's three needs, goal-setting theory, reinforcement theory, and the job characteristics model
- Issues of motivation including expectancy theory, equity theory, and challenges of motivating diverse groups
The document discusses various theories of motivation from five management books. It defines motivation according to each book and summarizes key theories such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's two-factor theory, Vroom's expectancy theory, McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y, and the Porter-Lawler theory of motivation. It also covers cognitive theories like expectancy theory, equity theory, and goal-setting theory, as well as ERG theory and factors for maximizing employee effort.
1. The document discusses several theories of motivation including content theories like Maslow's hierarchy of needs and Herzberg's two-factor theory, and process theories like Vroom's expectancy theory and Locke's goal-setting theory.
2. Content theories examine what motivates people by identifying different types of needs, while process theories focus on cognitive processes like how expectations and goals influence motivation.
3. Overall, the theories suggest that motivation is influenced by factors like needs, expectations of success, desired rewards, clear performance standards, and feedback on performance. People's values and sense of identity are also important.
Motivation theories try to explain what motivates human behavior. Some key theories discussed in the document include:
1. Maslow's hierarchy of needs proposes that people are motivated to fulfill basic physiological needs first, and then safety, love, esteem and self-actualization needs in turn.
2. McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y describe assumptions about human motivation - Theory X sees people as lazy and undisciplined while Theory Y sees them as creative and wanting responsibility.
3. Herzberg's two-factor theory distinguishes between motivators like achievement and responsibility that improve satisfaction, and hygiene factors like salary and working conditions that prevent dissatisfaction.
There are over 140 definitions of motivation that generally refer to the internal and external forces that direct and sustain human behavior toward achieving certain goals. Motivation theories can be categorized as either content theories, which examine factors like needs and drives, or process theories, which describe how needs translate into behaviors. Some major motivation theories discussed include Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's two-factor theory, ERG theory, McClelland's acquired needs theory, expectancy theory, and goal-setting theory. Motivation in organizations can be influenced by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors.
Motivation is an action that stimulates an individual to take a course of action, which will result in an attainment of goals, or satisfaction of certain material or psychological needs of the individual. Motivation is a powerful tool in the hands of leaders. It can persuade convince and propel people to act.
This document provides an overview of several theories of motivation. It begins by defining motivation and its key elements. It then discusses early theories proposed by Maslow, McGregor, and Herzberg. Maslow's hierarchy of needs proposes that lower level needs must be satisfied before higher needs. McGregor's Theory X and Y describe negative and positive views of human nature. Herzberg's two-factor theory distinguishes between motivators and hygiene factors. The document also covers McClelland's need theory and contemporary theories like self-determination theory, which examines intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation. Self-determination theory suggests rewards can enhance or undermine motivation depending on whether they are seen as informational or controlling.
The document discusses several theories of motivation:
1. Content theories examine what motivates people, such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, ERG theory, and McClelland's acquired needs theory.
2. Process theories look at how people are motivated and make work-related decisions.
3. Herzberg's two-factor theory proposes that different factors cause satisfaction versus dissatisfaction at work. Satisfiers like achievement motivate, while hygiene factors like salary prevent dissatisfaction.
4. McGregor's Theory X and Y describe different views of employee motivation, with Theory Y assuming employees want responsibility and are self-motivated, leading to better performance.
This document summarizes several theories of motivation:
- Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory proposes that people are motivated to fulfill basic physiological needs first before pursuing higher needs like esteem and self-actualization.
- Herzberg's two-factor theory distinguishes between intrinsic motivators related to the work itself and hygiene factors to prevent dissatisfaction.
- Equity theory suggests people are motivated to reduce inequities between their own inputs/outcomes and those of others through actions like changing effort levels or perceptions.
- Expectancy theory holds that motivation depends on expectations of attractive rewards resulting from performance.
- Porter-Lawler's model integrates content and process theories, proposing managers motivate
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Motivation
Types of motivation
Motivation and money
The process of motivation
Motivation theories Motivation strategies
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On completing this chapter you should be able to define these key concepts.
You should also know about:
Learning outcomes
Intrinsic motivation
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
McGregor’s theory X and theory Y
McClelland’s need theory
Motivation
Process or cognitive theory
Quality of working life
Reinforcement theory
Social learning theory
Valency–instrumentality– expectancy theory
Content or needs theory
Discretionary behaviour
Equity theory
ERG theory
Expectancy theory
Extrinsic motivation
Goal theory
Herzberg’s two-factor theory
Instrumentality
Instrumentality theory
Key concepts and terms
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The three components of motivation, Arnold et al (1991)
Direction – what a person is trying to do.
Effort – how hard a person is trying.
Persistence – how long a person keeps on trying.
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Introduction
High performance is achieved by well-motivated people who are prepared to exercise discre-
tionary effort. Even in fairly basic roles, Hunter et al (1990) found that the difference in value-
added discretionary performance between ‘superior’ and ‘standard’ performers was 19 per
cent. For highly complex jobs it was 48 per cent.
To motivate people it is necessary to appreciate how motivation works. This means understand-
ing motivation theory and how the theory can be put into practice, as discussed in this chapter.
Motivation defined
A motive is a reason for doing something. Motivation is concerned with the strength and
direction of behaviour and the factors that influence people to behave in certain ways. The
term ‘motivation’ can refer variously to the goals individuals have, the ways in which individu-
als chose their goals and the ways in which others try to change their behaviour.
Motivating other people is about getting them to move in the direction you want them to go
in order to achieve a result. Motivating yourself is about setting the direction independently
and then taking a course of action that will ensure that you get there. Motivation can be
described as goal-directed behaviour. People are motivated when they expect that a course of
action is likely to lead to the attainment of a goal and a valued reward – one that satisfies their
needs and wants.
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Well-motivated people engage in discretionary behaviour – in the majority of roles there is
scope for individuals to decide how much effort to exert. Such people may be self-motivated,
5. and as long as this means they are going in the right direction to attain what they are there to
achieve, then this is the best form of motivation. Most of us, however, need to be motivated to
a greater or lesser degree. There are two types of motivation, and a number of theories explain-
ing how it works as discussed below.
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Types of motivation
The two types of motivation are intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation.
Intrinsic motivation
Intrinsic motivation can arise from the self-generated factors that influence people’s behav-
iour. It is not created by external incentives. It can take the form of motivation by the work
itself when individuals feel that their work is important, interesting and challenging and pro-
vides them with a reasonable degree of autonomy (freedom to act), opportunities to achieve
and advance, and scope to use and develop their skills and abilities. Deci and Ryan (1985) sug-
gested that intrinsic motivation is based on the needs to be competent and self-determining
(that is, to have a choice).
Intrinsic motivation can be enhanced by job or role design. According to an early writer on the
significance of the motivational impact of job design (Katz, 1964): ‘The job itself must provide
sufficient variety, sufficient complexity, sufficient challenge and sufficient skill to engage the
abilities of the worker.’ In their job characteristics model, Hackman and Oldham (1974)
emphasized the importance of the core job dimensions as motivators, namely skill variety, task
identity, task significance, autonomy and feedback.
Extrinsic motivation
Extrinsic motivation occurs when things are done to or for people to motivate them. These
include rewards, such as incentives, increased pay, praise, or promotion; and punishments,
such as disciplinary action, withholding pay, or criticism.
Extrinsic motivators can have an immediate and powerful effect, but will not necessarily last
long. The intrinsic motivators, which are concerned with the ‘quality of working life’ (a phrase
and movement that emerged from this concept), are likely to have a deeper and longer-term
effect because they are inherent in individuals and their work and not imposed from outside
in such forms as incentive pay.
6. Motivation theories
There are a number of motivation theories which, in the main, are complementary to one
another. The leading theories are listed and described below and summarized in Table 19.1.
The most significant ones are those concerned with expectancy, goal setting and equity, which
are classified as process or cognitive theories.
Table 19.1 Summary of motivation theories
Category Type Theorist(s) Summary of theory Implications
Instrumentality Taylorism Taylor If we do one thing it Basis of crude
(1911) leads to another. attempts to motivate
People will be people by incentives.
motivated to work if Often used as the
rewards and punish- implied rationale for
ments are directly performance-related
related to their pay although this is
performance seldom an effective
motivator
Reinforcement The Hull (1951) As experience is Provides feedback
motivation gained in satisfying which positively
process needs people perceive reinforces effective
that certain actions behaviour
help to achieve goals
while others are
unsuccessful. The
successful actions are
repeated when a
similar need arises
Needs Hierarchy Maslow A hierarchy of five Focuses attention on
(content) of needs (1954) needs exist: physi- the various needs
theory ological, safety, social, that motivate people
esteem, self-fulfil- and the notion that a
ment. Needs at a satisfied need is no
higher level only longer a motivator.
emerge when a lower The concept of a
need is satisfied hierarchy has no
practical significance
ERG theory Alderfer Three fundamental A simpler and more
(1972) needs: existence, convincing approach
relatedness and to Maslow’s on the
growth motivation provided
by needs
7. Table 19.1 continued
Category Type Theorist(s) Summary of theory Implications
Needs
(content)
theory
continued
Managerial
needs
theory
McClelland
(1973)
Managers have three
fundamental needs:
achievement, affilia-
tion and power
Draws attention to
the needs of manag-
ers and the impor-
tant concept of
‘achievement
motivation’
Process/
cognitive
theory
Expectancy
theory
Vroom
(1964),
Porter and
Lawler
(1968)
Effort (motivation)
depends on the
likelihood that
rewards will follow
effort and that the
reward is worthwhile
The key theory
informing
approaches to
rewards, ie that they
must be a link
between effort and
reward (line of sight),
the reward should be
achievable and
should be worthwhile
Goal theory Latham
and Locke
(1979)
Motivation will
improve if people
have demanding but
agreed goals and
receive feedback
Provides the ration-
ale for performance
management, goal
setting and feedback
Equity
theory
Adams
(1965)
People are better
motivated if treated
equitably
Need to have equita-
ble reward and
employment
practices.
Social
learning
theory
Bandura
(1977)
Emphasizes the
importance of
internal psychologi-
cal factors, especially
expectancies about
the value of goals and
the individual’s
ability to reach them
Influences perform-
ance management
and learning and
development
practices
8. Leading motivation theories
• Reinforcement theory.
• Instrumentality theory.
• Content or needs theory.
• Process or cognitive theory.
Table 19.1 continued
Category Type Theorist(s) Summary of theory Implications
Two-factor
model
Related to
needs
theory
Herzberg et
al (1957)
Two groups of factors
affect job satisfaction:
(1) those intrinsic to
the work itself; (2)
those extrinsic to the
job (extrinsic
motivators or
hygiene factors) such
as pay and working
conditions
Identifies a number
of fundamental needs
ie achievement,
recognition, advance-
ment, autonomy and
the work itself.
Influences
approaches to job
design (job enrich-
ment). Underpins the
proposition that
reward systems
should provide for
both financial and
non-financial
rewards
Theory X and
theory Y
General
approaches
to
motivation
McGregor
(1960)
Theory X is the
traditional view that
people must be
coerced into per-
forming; theory Y is
the view that people
will exercise self-
direction and
self-direction in the
service of objectives
to which they are
committed
Emphasizes the
importance of
commitment,
rewards and integrat-
ing individual and
organizational needs
9. Instrumentality theory
‘Instrumentality’ is the belief that if we do one thing it will lead to another. In its crudest form,
instrumentality theory states that people only work for money.
The theory emerged in the second half of the 19th century with its emphasis on the need to
rationalize work and on economic outcomes. It assumes that people will be motivated to work
if rewards and penalties are tied directly to their performance; thus the awards are contingent
upon effective performance. Instrumentality theory has its roots in the scientific management
methods of Taylor (1911), who wrote: ‘It is impossible, through any long period of time, to get
workmen to work much harder than the average men around them unless they are assured a
large and permanent increase in their pay.’
This theory provides a rationale for incentive pay, albeit a dubious one. It is based on the prin-
ciple of reinforcement. Motivation using this approach has been and still is widely adopted
and can be successful in some circumstances. But it is based exclusively on a system of external
controls and fails to recognize a number of other human needs. It also fails to appreciate the
fact that the formal control system can be seriously affected by the informal relationship exist-
ing between workers.
Reinforcement theory
As experience is gained in taking action to satisfy needs; people perceive that certain actions
help to achieve their goals while others are less successful. Some actions bring rewards; others
result in failure or even punishment. Reinforcement theory as developed by Hull (1951) sug-
gests that successes in achieving goals and rewards act as positive incentives and reinforce the
successful behaviour, which is repeated the next time a similar need emerges. The more power-
ful, obvious and frequent the reinforcement, the more likely it is that the behaviour will be
repeated until, eventually, it can become a more or less unconscious reaction to an event.
Conversely, failures or punishments provide negative reinforcement, suggesting that it is nec-
essary to seek alternative means of achieving goals. This process has been called ‘the law of
effect’.
The associated concept of operant conditioning (Skinner, 1974) explains that new behaviours
or responses become established through particular stimuli, hence conditioning – getting
people to repeat behaviour by positive reinforcement in the form of feedback and knowledge
• Herzberg’s two-factor (motivation-hygiene) theory.
• McGregor’s theory X and theory Y.
10. establish goal
need take action
attain goal
of results. The concept suggests that people behave in ways they expect will produce positive
outcomes. It is linked to expectancy theory, as described later in this chapter and also contrib-
utes to learning theory (see Chapter 41).
The degree to which experience shapes future behaviour does, of course, depend, first, on the
extent to which individuals correctly perceive the connection between the behaviour and its
outcome and, second, on the extent to which they are able to recognize the resemblance
between the previous situation and the one that now confronts them. Perceptive ability varies
between people as does the ability to identify correlations between events. For these reasons,
some people are better at learning from experience than others, just as some people are more
easily motivated than others.
It has been suggested that behavioural theories based on the principle of reinforcement or the
law of effect are limited because they imply, in Allport’s (1954) phrase, a ‘hedonism of the past’.
They assume that the explanation of the present choices of individuals is to be found in an
examination of the consequences of their past choices. Insufficient attention is paid in the the-
ories to the influence of expectations, and no indication is given of any means of distinguish-
ing in advance the class of outcomes that would strengthen responses and those that would
weaken them.
Content (needs) theory
The theory focuses on the content of motivation in the shape of needs. Its basis is the belief
that an unsatisfied need creates tension and a state of disequilibrium. To restore the balance a
goal is identified that will satisfy the need, and a behaviour pathway is selected that will lead to
the achievement of the goal and the satisfaction of the need. All behaviour is therefore moti-
vated by unsatisfied needs. This process is modelled in Figure 19.1 below:
Figure 19.1 The process of motivation
There are three points that emerge from this model. First, people have a multiplicity of needs
depending on themselves and the situation they are in. Second, they can select all sorts of goals
11. and actions to satisfy those needs. Third, while we can observe their behaviour we cannot be
certain of the needs and goals that motivated it. It is unwise to assume that any one approach
to motivation will appeal to all affected by it. Motivation policies and practices must recognize
that people are different.
Needs theory has been developed by Maslow, Alderfer and McClelland, as described below.
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
The most famous classification of needs is the one formulated by Maslow (1954). He suggested
that there are five major need categories that apply to people in general, starting from the fun-
damental physiological needs and leading through a hierarchy of safety, social and esteem
needs to the need for self-fulfilment, the highest need of all. When a lower need is satisfied the
next highest becomes dominant and the individual’s attention is turned to satisfying this
higher need. The need for self-fulfilment, however, can never be satisfied. ‘Man is a wanting
animal’; only an unsatisfied need can motivate behaviour and the dominant need is the prime
motivator of behaviour. Psychological development takes place as people move up the hierar-
chy of needs, but this is not necessarily a straightforward progression. The lower needs still
exist, even if temporarily dormant as motivators, and individuals constantly return to previ-
ously satisfied needs.
Maslow’s needs hierarchy has an intuitive appeal and has been very popular. But it has not
been verified by empirical research such as that conducted by Wahba and Bridwell (1979), and
it has been criticized for its apparent rigidity (different people may have different priorities
and it is difficult to accept that needs progress steadily up the hierarchy) and for the misleading
simplicity of Maslow’s conceptual language. In fact, Maslow himself expressed doubts about
the validity of a strictly ordered hierarchy.
ERG theory (Alderfer)
Alderfer (1972) devised a theory of human needs that postulated three primary categories:
1. Existence needs such as hunger and thirst – pay, fringe benefits and working conditions
are other types of existence needs.
2. Relatedness needs, which acknowledge that people are not self-contained units but must
engage in transactions with their human environment – acceptance, understanding, con-
firmation and influence are elements of the relatedness process.
3. Growth needs, which involve people in finding the opportunities ‘to be what they are most
fully and to become what they can’.
12. McClelland’s achievement–affiliation–power needs
An alternative way of classifying needs was developed by McClelland (1961), who based it
mainly on studies of managers. He identified three needs as being most important:
1. The need for achievement, defined as the need for competitive success measured against a
personal standard of excellence.
2. The need for affiliation, defined as the need for warm, friendly, compassionate relation-
ships with others.
3. The need for power, defined as the need to control or influence others.
Different individuals have different levels of these needs. Some have a greater need for
achievement, others a stronger need for affiliation, and still others a stronger need for power.
While one need may be dominant, however, this does not mean that the others are non-
existent.
The three needs may be given different priorities at different levels of management. Achievement
needs are particularly important for success in many junior and middle management jobs
where it is possible to feel direct responsibility for task accomplishment. But in senior manage-
ment positions a concern for institutionalized as opposed to personal power becomes more
important. A strong need for affiliation is not so significant at any level.
Process theory
In process theory, the emphasis is on the psychological processes or forces that affect motiva-
tion, as well as on basic needs. It is also known as ‘cognitive theory’ because it is concerned with
people’s perceptions of their working environment and the ways in which they interpret and
understand it. According to Guest (1992), process theory provides a much more relevant
approach to motivation that replaces the theories of Maslow and Herzberg which, he claims,
have been shown by extensive research to be wrong.
Process or cognitive theory can certainly be more useful to managers than needs theory because
it provides more realistic guidance on motivation techniques. The main processes are expecta-
tions, goal achievement and feelings about equity.
Expectancy theory
Expectancy theory states that motivation will be high when people know what they have to do
to get a reward, expect that they will be able to get the reward and expect that the reward will
be worthwhile.
The concept of expectancy was originally contained in the valency–instrumentality–expect-
ancy (VIE) theory formulated by Vroom (1964). Valency stands for value, instrumentality is
13. Value of rewards Abilities
Performance
Probability that reward depends upon effort
Role expectations
Effort
the belief that if we do one thing it will lead to another, and expectancy is the probability that
action or effort will lead to an outcome.
The strength of expectations may be based on past experiences (reinforcement), but individu-
als are frequently presented with new situations – a change in job, payment system, or working
conditions imposed by management – where past experience is an inadequate guide to the
implications of the change. In these circumstances, motivation may be reduced.
Motivation is only likely when a clearly perceived and usable relationship exists between per-
formance and outcome, and the outcome is seen as a means of satisfying needs. This explains
why extrinsic financial motivation – for example, an incentive or bonus scheme – works only
if the link (line of sight) between effort and reward is clear and the value of the reward is worth
the effort. It also explains why intrinsic motivation arising from the work itself can be more
powerful than extrinsic motivation; intrinsic motivation outcomes are more under the control
of individuals, who can place greater reliance on their past experiences to indicate the extent
to which positive and advantageous results are likely to be obtained by their behaviour.
This theory was developed by Porter and Lawler (1968) into a model that follows Vroom’s
ideas by suggesting that there are two factors determining the effort people put into their jobs:
first the value of the rewards to individuals in so far as they satisfy their needs for security,
social esteem, autonomy, and self-actualization, and second the probability that rewards
depend on effort, as perceived by individuals – in other words, their expectations about the
relationships between effort and reward. Thus, the greater the value of a set of awards and the
higher the probability that receiving each of these rewards depends upon effort, the greater the
effort that will be expended in a given situation.
But, as Porter and Lawler emphasize, mere effort is not enough. It has to be effective effort if it
is to produce the desired performance. The two variables additional to effort that affect task
achievement are 1) ability – individual characteristics such as intelligence, knowledge, skills,
and 2) role perceptions – what individuals want to do or think they are required to do. These
are good from the viewpoint of the organization if they correspond with what it thinks the
individual ought to be doing. They are poor if the views of the individual and the organization
do not coincide. A model of their theory is shown in Figure 19.2.
Figure 19.2 Motivation model (Porter and Lawler)
14. Goal theory
Goal theory as developed by Latham and Locke (1979) states that motivation and performance
are higher when individuals are set specific goals, when goals are difficult but accepted, and
when there is feedback on performance. Participation in goal setting is important as a means
of getting agreement to the setting of higher goals. Difficult goals must be agreed and their
achievement reinforced by guidance and advice. Finally, feedback is vital in maintaining moti-
vation, particularly towards the achievement of even higher goals.
Goal theory is in line with the 1960s concept of management by objectives (a process of man-
aging, motivating and appraising people by setting objectives or goals and measuring per-
formance against those objectives). But management by objectives or MBO fell into disrepute
because it was tackled bureaucratically without gaining the real support of those involved and,
importantly, without ensuring that managers were aware of the significance of the processes of
agreement, reinforcement and feedback, and were skilled in practising them. Goal theory,
however, plays a key part in performance management, as described in Chapter 38.
Social learning theory
Social learning theory as developed by Bandura (1977) combines aspects of both behavioural
and expectancy theory. It recognizes the significance of the basic behavioural concept of rein-
forcement as a determinant of future behaviour but also emphasizes the importance of inter-
nal psychological factors, especially expectancies about the value of goals and the individual’s
ability to reach them. The term ‘reciprocal determinism’ is used to denote the concept that
while the situation will affect individual behaviour, individuals will simultaneously influence
the situation.
Robertson and Cooper (1983) have pointed out that ‘there are many similarities between social
learning theory and expectancy theory in their joint emphasis on expectancies, individual
goals and values and the influence of both person and situational factors’.
Equity theory
Equity theory (Adams, 1965) is concerned with the perceptions people have about how they
are being treated as compared with others. To be dealt with equitably is to be treated fairly in
comparison with another group of people (a reference group) or a relevant other person.
Equity involves feelings and perceptions and it is always a comparative process. It is not syn-
onymous with equality, which means treating everyone the same, since this would be inequi-
table if they deserve to be treated differently.
Equity theory states, in effect, that people will be better motivated if they are treated equitably
and demotivated if they are treated inequitably. It explains only one aspect of the processes of
motivation and job satisfaction, although it may be significant in terms of morale.
15. nt in compensation, supervision, working conditions and administra- tive practices. The fulfilment of the needs of t
There are two forms of equity: distributive equity, which is concerned with the fairness with
which people feel they are rewarded in accordance with their contribution and in comparison
with others; and procedural equity, which is concerned with the perceptions employees have
about the fairness with which company procedures in such areas as performance appraisal,
promotion and discipline are being operated.
Herzberg’s two-factor model
The two-factor model of satisfiers and dissatisfiers was developed by Herzberg et al (1957) fol-
lowing an investigation into the sources of job satisfaction and dissatisfaction of accountants
and engineers. It was assumed that people have the capacity to report accurately the conditions
that made them satisfied and dissatisfied with their jobs. Accordingly, the subjects were asked
to tell their interviewers about the times during which they felt exceptionally good and excep-
tionally bad about their jobs and how long their feelings persisted. It was found that the
accounts of ‘good’ periods most frequently concerned the content of the job, particularly
achievement, recognition, advancement, responsibility, and the work itself. On the other hand,
accounts of ‘bad’ periods most frequently concerned the context of the job. Company policy
and administration, supervision, salary and working conditions more frequently appeared in
these accounts than in those told about ‘good’ periods. The main implications of this research,
according to Herzberg et al, were explained as follows.
The second group forms the hygiene factors in the medical use of the term, meaning preven-
tive and environmental. Herzberg pointed out that while financial incentives may motivate in
the short term, the effect quickly wears off.
Herzberg’s two-factor theory has been strongly attacked by, for example, Opsahl and Dunnette
(1966). The research method has been criticized because no attempt was made to measure the
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nature of the theory is an inevitable result of the questioning method used by the interviewers.
It has also been suggested that wide and unwarranted inferences have been drawn from small
and specialized samples and that there is no evidence to suggest that the satisfiers do improve
productivity.
In spite of these criticisms the Herzberg two-factor theory continues to thrive; partly because
it is easy to understand and seems to be based on ‘real life’ rather than academic abstractions,
and partly because it convincingly emphasizes the positive value of the intrinsic motivating
factors. It is also in accord with a fundamental belief in the dignity of labour and the Protestant
ethic – that work is good in itself. As a result, Herzberg had immense influence on the job
enrichment movement, which sought to design jobs in a way that would maximize the oppor-
tunities to obtain intrinsic satisfaction from work and thus improve the quality of working
life.
McGregor’sTheory X andY
Douglas McGregor (1960) produced his analysis of the different views about people and how
they should be motivated. Theory X is the traditional view that the average human dislikes
work and wishes to avoid responsibility and that, therefore, ‘most people must be coerced,
controlled, directed, threatened with punishment to get them to put forward adequate effort
towards organizational objectives’. In contrast, theory Y emphasizes that people will exercise
self-direction in the service of objectives to which they are committed and that commitment
to objectives is a function of the rewards associated with their achievement.
Motivation and money
Money, in the form of pay or some other sort of remuneration, is the most obvious extrinsic
reward. Money seems to provide the carrot most people want.
Doubts were cast on the effectiveness of money by Herzberg et al (1957) because, they claimed,
while the lack of it can cause dissatisfaction, its provision does not result in lasting satisfaction.
There is something in this, especially for people on fixed salaries or rates of pay who do not
benefit directly from an incentive scheme. They may feel good when they get an increase; apart
from the extra money, it is a highly tangible form of recognition and an effective means of
helping people to feel that they are valued. But this feeling of euphoria can rapidly die away.
Other dissatisfactions from Herzberg’s list of hygiene factors, such as working conditions or
the quality of management, can loom larger in some people’s minds when they fail to get the
satisfaction they need from the work itself. However, it must be re-emphasized that different
people have different needs and wants. Some will be much more motivated by money than
others. What cannot be assumed is that money motivates everyone in the same way and to the
17. same extent. Thus it is naïve to think that the introduction of a performance-related pay
scheme will miraculously transform everyone overnight into well-motivated, high-perform-
ing individuals.
Nevertheless, money is a powerful force because it is linked directly or indirectly to the satis-
faction of many needs. Money may in itself have no intrinsic meaning, but it acquires signifi-
cant motivating power because it comes to symbolize so many intangible goals. It acts as a
symbol in different ways for different people, and for the same person at different times.
But do financial incentives motivate people? The answer is yes, for those people who are
strongly motivated by money and whose expectations that they will receive a financial reward
are high. But less confident employees may not respond to incentives that they do not expect
to achieve. It can also be argued that extrinsic rewards may erode intrinsic interest – people
who work just for money could find their tasks less pleasurable and may not, therefore, do
them so well. What we do know is that a multiplicity of factors is involved in performance
improvements and many of those factors are interdependent.
Money can therefore provide positive motivation in the right circumstances not only because
people need and want money but also because it serves as a highly tangible means of recogni-
tion. But badly designed and managed pay systems can demotivate. Another researcher in this
area was Jaques (1961), who emphasized the need for such systems to be perceived as being fair
and equitable. In other words, the reward should be clearly related to effort or level of respon-
sibility and people should not receive less money than they deserve compared with their fellow
workers. Jaques called this the ‘felt-fair’ principle.
Motivation strategies
Motivation strategies aim to create a working environment and to develop policies and prac-
tices that will provide for higher levels of performance from employees. The factors affecting
them and the HR contribution are summarized in Table 19.2.
Table 19.2 Factors affecting motivation strategies and the HR contribution
Factors affecting motivation strategies The HR contribution
• The complexity of the process of motiva-
tion means that simplistic approaches
based on instrumentality theory are
unlikely to be successful.
• Avoid the trap of developing or support-
ing strategies that offer prescriptions for
motivation based on a simplistic view of
the process or fail to recognize individual
differences
18. Table 19.2 continued
Factors affecting motivation strategies The HR contribution
• People are more likely to be motivated if
they work in an environment in which
they are valued for what they are and
what they do. This means paying atten-
tion to the basic need for recognition
• Encourage the development of perform-
ance management processes which
provide opportunities to agree expecta-
tions and give positive feedback on
accomplishments
• Develop reward systems which provide
opportunities for both financial and
non-financial rewards to recognize
achievements. Bear in mind, however,
that financial rewards systems are not
necessarily appropriate and the lessons of
expectancy, goal and equity theory need
to be taken into account in designing and
operating them
• The need for work which provides people
with the means to achieve their goals, a
reasonable degree of autonomy, and
scope for the use of skills and compe-
tences should be recognized
• Advise on processes for the design of jobs
which take account of the factors affect-
ing the motivation to work, providing for
job enrichment in the shape of variety,
decision-making responsibility and as
much control as possible in carrying out
the work
• The need for the opportunity to grow by
developing abilities and careers
• Provide facilities and opportunities for
learning through such means as personal
development planning processes as well
as more formal training
• Develop career planning processes
• The cultural environment of the organi-
zation in the shape of its values and
norms will influence the impact of any
attempts to motivate people by direct or
indirect means
• Advise on the development of a culture
which supports processes of valuing and
rewarding employees
• Motivation will be enhanced by leader-
ship which sets the direction, encourages
and stimulates achievement and provides
support to employees in their efforts to
reach goals and improve their perform-
ance generally
• Devise competence frameworks which
focus on leadership qualities and the
behaviours expected of managers and
team leaders
• Ensure that leadership potential is
identified through performance manage-
ment and assessment centers
• Provide guidance and training to develop
leadership qualities
19. Motivation – key learning points
The process of motivation
Motivation is goal-directed behaviour.
People are motivated when they expect that
a course of action is likely to lead to the
attainment of a goal and a valued reward –
one that satisfies their needs and wants.
Types of motivation
The two basic types are intrinsic and extrin-
sic motivation.
Motivation theories
There are a number of motivation theories
which, in the main, are complementary to
one another. The most significant theories
are those concerned with expectancy, goal
setting and equity, which are classified as
process or cognitive theories.
Motivation and money
Money is a powerful motivating force
because it is linked directly or indirectly to
the satisfaction of many needs. Money may
in itself have no intrinsic meaning, but it
acquires significant motivating power
because it comes to symbolize so many
intangible goals.
Motivation strategies
Motivation strategies aim to create a
working environment and to develop poli-
cies and practices that will provide for
higher levels of performance from employ-
ees. They include the development of total
reward systems and performance manage-
ment processes, the design of intrinsically
motivating jobs and leadership develop-
ment programmes.
What is the difference between content and process theory?
In his seminal 1968 Harvard Business Review article ‘One more time, how do you moti- vate employees’, Fred
what is its significance?
In his 1993 Harvard Business Review article, Alfie Kohn wrote: ‘Do rewards work? The answer depends on w
does this tell us about the power of money to motivate? Does it mean that money never motivates effectiv
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