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Managers can sometimes focus too much on one facet. For example: developing the
individual, which can lead to favouritism, or not achieving deadlines.
Providing training
Motivating
Giving feedback
Setting objectives
Delegating
Recognising abilities
Dealing with personal problems
Setting standards
Maintaining discipline
Cascading communication
Celebrating success
Motivation Theories
1. Maslows Hierarchy of Needs
Abraham Maslow developed his Hierarchy of Needs in the 1950s. Its basic premise
is that we start off with our most basic needs and when that need is fulfilled, and only
then, will we seek to fulfill the next level and so on.
Levels are:Physiological Hunger, thirst, sleep, exercise, warmth
Safety/Security Security , protection, shelter
Social belongoing to a group, friendshoip, acceptance
Self Esteem power, status, respect, recognition
Self Actualisation Achievement, competence, reaching potential
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2. Hertzbergs Theory
Hertzberg discovered that there are aspects of work that we take for granted
Hygiene factors. These are the things that, if absent, de-motivate us, but interestingly
enough, if these factors are abundant, they will not provide satisfaction. Because we
take these things for granted, they are not important until they are missing.
However, Motivators are as they sound - the influencers which actually motivate us.
These come directly form the work itself.
Hygiene Factors include:_
Salary
Working Conditions
Working Environment
Motivators include:
6. How would you describe the following Leaders in terms of action centred
leadership?
a) John Major (1 point)
Motivation
7. What is the principle of Maslows Hierarchy? (1 point)