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Motivation Theories in Management

Maslow's hierarchy, Herzberg's two-factor theory, expectancy theory, and goal-setting theory applied to the workplace.

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35 basic cards for College Management. It opens with "What are the five levels of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?" and "Define physiological needs in Maslow's hierarchy". Study it alongside the other College sets below.

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What are the five levels of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
Show answerPhysiological, safety, social/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization
Define physiological needs in Maslow's hierarchy.
Show answerBasic survival needs such as food, water, sleep, and shelter
Define safety needs in Maslow's hierarchy.
Show answerThe need for security, stability, order, and freedom from fear or physical harm
Define social or belonging needs in Maslow's hierarchy.
Show answerThe need for love, friendship, belonging to a group, and social interaction
Define esteem needs in Maslow's hierarchy.
Show answerThe need for respect, recognition, status, achievement, and self-respect
Define self-actualization in Maslow's hierarchy.
Show answerThe need to realize one's full potential, pursue personal growth, and become the best version of oneself
How can a manager satisfy an employee's safety needs?
Show answerProvide job security, clear expectations, stable working conditions, and a safe workplace
How can a manager satisfy an employee's esteem needs?
Show answerProvide recognition, praise, opportunities for advancement, and meaningful responsibility
What is a major criticism of Maslow's hierarchy?
Show answerNeeds do not always follow a fixed order; people may pursue higher-level needs before lower ones are fully satisfied
What are the two factors in Herzberg's two-factor theory?
Show answerHygiene factors and motivators
Define hygiene factors in Herzberg's theory.
Show answerJob conditions that prevent dissatisfaction but do not create satisfaction, such as pay, benefits, and working conditions
Define motivators in Herzberg's theory.
Show answerJob factors that create satisfaction and motivation, such as achievement, recognition, and advancement
Give three examples of hygiene factors.
Show answerPay, benefits, job security, working conditions, and supervision
Give three examples of motivators.
Show answerAchievement, recognition, responsibility, advancement, and the work itself
What happens when hygiene factors are absent in a job?
Show answerEmployees become dissatisfied, but improving hygiene factors alone does not increase motivation

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