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This is a PPT about basic concepts of motivation.

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

Basic Motivation Concepts

OBJECTIVES LEARNING

AT THE END OF THIS SESSION, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO: 1. Outline the motivation process.
2. Describe Maslow’s need hierarchy and the ERG theory. 3. Contrast Theory X and Theory Y. 4. Differentiate motivators from hygiene factors. 5. Describe the need for achievement, power and affiliation.

O B J E C T I V E S (cont’d) LEARNING

AT THE END OF THIS SESSION, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO: 6. Summarize the types of goals that increase performance.
7. State the impact of underrewarding employees. 8. Clarify key relationships in expectancy theory.

Defining Motivation

Key Elements 1. Intensity: how hard a person tries 2. Direction: toward a beneficial goal 3. Persistence: how long a person tries

Content Theories of Motivation - WHAT

?Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
?Alderfer’s ERG theory ?Theory X and Theory Y

?McClelland’s need theories
?Two-factor Theory

1. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

2. ERG Theory (Clayton Alderfer)

Concepts: •More than one need can be operative at the same time. •If a higher-level need cannot be fulfilled, the desire to satisfy a lowerlevel need increases.

Core Needs Existence: provision of basic material requirements. Relatedness: desire for relationships. Growth: desire for personal development.

3. Theory X and Theory Y (Douglas McGregor)

4. David McClelland’s Theory of Needs

nPow

nAch

nAff

Matching Achievers and Jobs

5. Two-Factor Theory (Frederick Herzberg)

Two-Factor Theory (cont’d)
hygiene factors
Factors such as physical working conditions, pay, company policies, job security – that, when adequate, help to placate the employees. When they are adequate, people will not be dissatisfied.

motivators
Factors – such as promotions, opportunities for personal growth, recognition, responsibility – that, when adequate, lead to satisfaction.

Contrasting Views of Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction

Presence

Absence

Process Theories of Motivation - WHY

?Goal-setting Theory ?Equity Theory

?Expectancy Theory

1. Goal-Setting Theory (Edwin Locke)

Key Concepts:
•Goal difficulty •Goal specificity

•Goal commitment
•Participation in setting goals •Feedback •Self-efficacy

2. Equity Theory (J. Stacy Adams)

Referent Comparisons: Self-inside Self-outside Other-inside Other-outside

Equity Theory (cont’d)

Equity Theory (cont’d)

Choices for dealing with inequity:
1. Change inputs (slack off) 2. Change outcomes (increase output)

3. Distort/change perceptions of self
4. Distort/change perceptions of others 5. Choose a different referent person

6. Leave the field (quit the job)

3. Expectancy Theory – VIE (Vroom)

Performance Dimensions

What employees want



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