Management Final chapter 9

Abraham Maslow developed a needs hierarchy model of motivation. Discuss the different kinds of needs in this model and give one specific example of each of these types of needs in terms of a worker's behavior.

Self-Actualization- By giving people a chance to show case their abilities. Esteem needs- Recognizing accomplishments Belongingness needs- Organizing a work party for everyone Safety needs - Providing job security Physiological needs- Providing a level of pay that's enough to live

Explain equity theory. What does equity theory suggest people do when they feel they are not being treated fairly? Give an example of a situation from your own experience where a person felt he/she was being treated inequitably, and explain it using equity theory.

Equity Theory- A theory of motivation that focuses on people's perception of fairness of their work outcomes relative to the work inputs. Example of inequitably is a worker who is working overtime hours and not getting time and a half for it.

Discuss the three major factors in expectancy theory and explain their possible impact on the motivation of a worker.

Expectancy: If a boss expects you to perform at a high level it will motivate them to work hard Instrumentality: If a boss gives the worker who has the most sales a car. Valence: A one-dimensional value assigned to an object, situation, or state that can usually be positive or negative.

Explain how an employee can be intrinsically motivated, extrinsically motivated, or both, depending on the factors in his/her job situation. Give one example of an employee who exhibits each of these three possible work situations.

An employee can be intrinsically motivated by having to pay bills. An employee can be extrinsically motivated to avoid getting fired. A person who works for the benefit of others