compare and contrast motivational theorys

[tikanis]

If there was to be a question asking you to compare and contrast Maslow's to Hezbergs motivational theories you obviously have to write the similarities and differences.
What would the similarities be ? All i can think of is that they both aim to achieve motivation amongst employees?
What about the differences? One theory provides motivational factors to achieve motivation where as Locke's states setting SMART objectives and achieving them provides motivation?
Any other similarities or differences anyone can think of ? 

[sajib_mostofa]

Some more differences would be that the needs in Maslow's theory are organised as a hierarchy (from most to least important) whereas Locke's motivational theory treats goal setting and feedback as equally important. Also with Maslows, you could say staff are motivated to satisfy 5 needs whereas with Locke, there are essentially only two needs.

[Albeno69]

If there was to be a question asking you to compare and contrast Maslow's to Hezbergs motivational theories you obviously have to write the similarities and differences.
What would the similarities be ? All i can think of is that they both aim to achieve motivation amongst employees?
What about the differences? One theory provides motivational factors to achieve motivation where as Locke's states setting SMART objectives and achieving them provides motivation?
Any other similarities or differences anyone can think of ? 

totally agree there is only one or two actual simularities

[_avO]

Similarities:
For Maslow & Herzberg   
Both theories do not take into account diversity amongst workers in the structure of the theory.
Both theories are hierarchal, where the bottom level must be met before the above levels can be satisfied to the fullest

Herzberg & Lockes
Both Herzberg and Locke uses theories based on achievement and recognition of employee goals
The work itself is a main motivational factor of both goals
Feedback is required to motivate employees to work more productively
The theory is two-way, meaning employees are more likely to negotiate tasks with the manager and are also more likely to be motivated to achieve them.

Maslow & Lockes
Both theories establish relationships and feedback is constant to continue motivating employees to work hard. They are motivators in both instances (however in Maslow’s theory, recognition and feedback is at a later stage of an employee’s career.)

[Albeno69]

Similarities:
For Maslow & Herzberg   
Both theories do not take into account diversity amongst workers in the structure of the theory.
Both theories are hierarchal, where the bottom level must be met before the above levels can be satisfied to the fullest

Herzberg & Lockes
Both Herzberg and Locke uses theories based on achievement and recognition of employee goals
The work itself is a main motivational factor of both goals
Feedback is required to motivate employees to work more productively
The theory is two-way, meaning employees are more likely to negotiate tasks with the manager and are also more likely to be motivated to achieve them.

Maslow & Lockes
Both theories establish relationships and feedback is constant to continue motivating employees to work hard. They are motivators in both instances (however in Maslow’s theory, recognition and feedback is at a later stage of an employee’s career.)

thanks

[burbs]

Some more differences would be that the needs in Maslow's theory are organised as a hierarchy (from most to least important) whereas Locke's motivational theory treats goal setting and feedback as equally important. Also with Maslows, you could say staff are motivated to satisfy 5 needs whereas with Locke, there are essentially only two needs.

Two classes of need. Many subcategories.

[sajib_mostofa]

Ahh yep cheers for the correction.

[haygirl]

It is pretty much garunteed that it will be a contrast question because this year we only need to know the three theorys in past years they have had to know 8 i think,.. Therefore they are going to expect us to know them inside out...!

Good luck..