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Motivation In theory and practice

Motivation In theory and practice. Introduction. Motivation is the force that initiates, guides and maintains goal-oriented behaviors . Management might define motivation as “getting someone to do something you want or need.” Many believe people are an organizations most important asset.

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Motivation In theory and practice

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  1. MotivationIn theory and practice

  2. Introduction • Motivation is the force that initiates, guides and maintains goal-oriented behaviors. • Management might define motivation as “getting someone to do something you want or need.” • Many believe people are an organizations most important asset.

  3. Link to TOK • If people are an organizaions most important asset, why are their salaries paid not “capitalized” (recorded as an asset) versus “expensed” (charged against period sales)?

  4. Unit Purpose • How managers seek to motivate their workforce to maximize job satisfaction, morale and labor productivity. • Learning Objective • Analyze the intrinsic and extrinsic needs that have o be satisfied at work, and the rewards (financial and non-financial) that motivate individuals. • Apply the content theories to different situations.

  5. Brainstorm! • What are the benefits of increased worker motivation?

  6. Brainstorm! • What are warning signs of poor motivation in the workplace?

  7. Intrinsic vs Extrinsic • Intrinsic motivation refers to motivation that is driven by an interest or enjoyment in the task itself, and exists within the individual rather than relying on external pressures or a desire for reward. • Extrinsic motivation refers to the performance of an activity in order to attain an outcome, whether or not that activity is also intrinsically motivated.

  8. Brainstorm Examples of both types of motivation include? Intrinsic Extrinsic ? ?

  9. Theorists • Frederick Taylor • Abraham Maslow • Douglas McGregor • Frederick Herzberg

  10. Frederick Taylor Father of scientific management said workers: • Motivated mainlyby pay. • Do not naturally enjoy work. • Need close supervision. • Need training to be efficient. • Paid by units of production. Link – McGregor’s Theory X

  11. Abraham Maslow Hierarchy of needs

  12. Douglas McGregor • Suggests there are two fundamental approaches to managing people. • Many managers use theory x, and generally get poor results. • Enlightened managers use theory y, which allows people to grow and develop.

  13. Frederick Herzberg • Two factor theory (Hygiene and Motivational) • Hygiene factors will not motivate, but if they are not there, they can lower motivation. • Motivational factors will not necessarily lower, but can • increase motivation.

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