Motivational theories

[elaine]

i only learnt maslow's heirachy (most simple), never learnt the others. it's good to know two, but you won't be asked both. also, if they have questions regarding motivational theories, usually it's pretty easy to use maslow's.

lol jsimmo, your way of remembering maslow's is gold! got any other ones?

I'm having trouble finding how Diversity management and EOC's fit in the study design. But meh

i think we had a question on eoc's on the exam last year

I interpret diversity managemnt as saying Ok well you were'nt the best applicant, but because you're black (for example) you can have the job. Seems stupid to me.

hmm i'm not sure it works like that in the 'real world', when it comes down to it, i think employers will really just choose the best applicant. it'd be pretty stupid if they didn't, you'd be losing your competitive edge and anyways, another organisation would probably hire that applicant in a heartbeat.

anyway, it's really good how you guys are really discussing all these points, it definetely helps you solidfy your knowledge.

[jsimmo]

lol jsimmo, your way of remembering maslow's is gold! got any other ones?

lol nah I only know that one..

btw, does anyone have a really good definition of MOTIVATIONAL THEORIES??

[costargh]

-theories based on psychology that are utilised and implemented by human resource managers in an attempt to increase productivity by understanding what drives individual members of staff to put effort into their job

[jsimmo]

excellent thanks

[costargh]

I made that up on the spot

[jsimmo]

I made that up on the spot

ahah, i was struggling to come up with a clear definition, yours is really good

have you had any unit 4 sacs yet?

[costargh]

Had one yesterday. Was fairly ambiguous as always... had a question on HR planning in HRM which I reckon I nailed. Was challenging but I hope I got at least 27/30