Hr1313 Motivational Theory|Herzberg Assessment Answer

Maslow Hierarchy of Needs Motivational Theory

Maslow Hierarchy of Needs Motivational Theory is used to understand human motivation, management training, and personal development.  It is intended to help employers to assist employees to realize self-actualization, a point at which it is assumed that such employees will be motivated to give their best contribution to the company

 

This theory assumes that to realize self-actualization among employees; each category of needs should be addressed one at a time namely: biological and psychological needs (food, water, shelter etc.); safety needs (security, stability etc .); belongingness and love needs (affection; relationships, etc); esteem needs (achievement; status; responsibility, reputation etc.); and self-actualization (personal growth and fulfillment).

 

The major limitation of Maslow’s theory is that Maslow did not consider environmental factors which have in the long run shown to affect employee satisfaction and motivation. As a result, there is need to consider another theory to supplement environmental factors

 

Frederick Herzberg Motivational Theory

This is a management and motivation theory which assumes that to enrich work, employees ought to be motivated. It assumes that satisfaction or dissatisfaction of employees at

work place may result from a range of factors namely: achievement; recognition; work itself; responsibility; advancement; personal growth; supervision; relationship with supervisor; company policy and management practices; work conditions; salary; relationship with peers; personal life; status; and security. The implication of this theory is that to be able to motivate employees at work place; solutions should be tailored to address socio- psychological needs of the employees enlisted above.

 

ASSIGNMENT

1.    Compare how the above two theories have similarities in motivating employees.

2.    Provide other factors, especially  under the Herzberg theory that motivation need not

be limited to financial rewards.

3.    Explain what work-life balance means, provide examples and how does this benefit the

              organisation and the employees.