Employee Motivation Theories

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What is motivation?

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The set of forces which cause an individual to behave in a way that ensures accomplishment of some goal.

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What are the two basic categories of motivation theories?

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Content Theories of Motivation and Process Theories of Motivation.

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What do Content Theories of Motivation focus on?

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They focus on what internal (personal value/needs) needs motivate people.

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What do Process Theories of Motivation focus on?

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They focus on how people are motivated beyond just the internal needs and desires.

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What are Maslow's five basic hierarchical needs?

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1. Physiological needs 2. Security or safety needs 3. Social needs 4. Esteem needs 5. Self-actualization needs.

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What are Existence needs in Alderfer’s ERG Theory?

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Include all material and physiological desires e.g., food, water, air, clothing, safety, physical love and affection.

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What are Relatedness needs in Alderfer’s ERG Theory?

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Equates to the social and external esteem needs such as relationships or involvement with friends, family, and co-workers.

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What are Growth needs in Alderfer’s ERG Theory?

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The internal esteem and self-actualization needs.

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What does Argyris’ Maturity-Immaturity Continuum focus on?

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An individual’s natural growth progress from immaturity to maturity.

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What are the increasing needs as individuals mature according to Argyris?

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More activity, a state of relative independence, deeper interests, and more awareness of themselves.