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THEORIES OF MOTIVATION
What is Motivation ?
(Maslow’s Theory)
Abraham Maslow’s “Theory
Of
Self actualisation needs
(it describes the desire to live up to one’s full
potential)
•promote optimism
• welcome ideas
• ensure comfort
(Herzberg’s Theory)
Contrasting Views of
Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction
Traditional
view
Satisfacti Dissatisfacti
on on
Herzberg's
viewMotivato
rs
Satisfacti No
on satisfaction
Hygiene
Factors
No Dissatisfacti
dissatisfaction on
Theory X and Theory Y
(McGregor’s Theory)
Theory X and Theory Y (Douglas McGregor)
‘Theory X’
Assumptions of Theory X :
1.Employees dislike work and, whenever possible, will attempt to
avoid it;
2.Here employees must be coerced, controlled, or threatened with
punishment to achieve goals;
3.Employees will avoid responsibilities and seek formal direction
whenever possible;
4.Most workers place security above all other factors associated with
work and will display little ambition.
Suitability of Theory X :
Suitability of Theory Y :
(Quchi’s Theory)
“Theory Z” of William Quchi
:
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