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Need Theories

Need Theories. HRMOB 570 Day 3. Needs. Category of things that we want or desire A deficit causes arousal Arousal is unpleasant Pursue outcomes to reduce discomfort. Rank the following characteristics in order of importance to you (1=most). Interesting work: _____

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Need Theories

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  1. Need Theories HRMOB 570 Day 3

  2. Needs • Category of things that we want or desire • A deficit causes arousal • Arousal is unpleasant • Pursue outcomes to reduce discomfort

  3. Rank the following characteristics in order of importance to you (1=most) • Interesting work: _____ • Appreciation of work: _____ • Being included in decision making: _____ • Job Security: _____ • Good Wages: _____ • Promotion & Growth: _____ • Good work conditions: _____ • Loyalty to employees: _____ • Tactful discipline: _____ • Sympathetic help: _____

  4. The Motivational Process (Need Perspective) Unsatisfied Need Environmental Change Tension Tension Reduction Drives Satisfied Need Search Behavior Successful Effort

  5. Maslow’s Need Hierarchy

  6. Alderfer’s ERG Theory • Existence • Relatedness • Growth

  7. Maslow & Alderfer Compared

  8. McClelland’s Achievement Motivation • Major Motives (Drives) • achievement • affiliation • power • Ideal Manager? • Measurement Issues

  9. Hertzberg’s Two Factor Theory • One Factor Theory • Two Factor Theory • Hygiene Factors: Pain avoidance • Satisfiers: Growth needs • Examples: • Hygiene factors: • Motivators:

  10. Implications of Need Theories • Different Strokes for Different Folks • Be flexible • Offer choice • Cafeteria Style Benefits

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