Maslow v Herzberg.. Herzberg v Locke.. Locke v Maslow

[Shaye]

My BM teacher has advised the class that a likely exam question is to 'contrast and/or compare 2 motivational theories'
He has said that a similar question will appear on our SAC this tuesday.
Can anyone help me contrast/compare these theories please!!

I can only find similarites between Maslow and Herzberg, no differences, other than the obvious: different layouts.
both maintain that environmental factors/lower level needs will motivate to a small extent and for a short period of time. Once these needs are met, they cease to motivate and employees will seek to satisy other/higher level/motivational needs..

Thank you

[Shaye]

Similarites between Locke and Maslow
-developing goals provides a sense of purpose (higher level need in Maslow)
Differences between Locke and Maslow
-in Lockes theory, the employee is responsible for developing their own goals and therefore motivation, it is the managers role however to encourage goal setting, encourage competitiveness (if more than one employee wants the same goal ie promotion) and to establish grounds over which reasonable goals can be set. For example, encouraging a front line employee to apply for a lower level management position rather than CEO.

[huss48]

This is what i found:

Differences and Similarities of Maslow and Herzberg theories.
Similarities:
Maslow and Herzberg both recognise that employees will continue to seek higher order needs for motivation once their lower order needs are satisfied. Lower order needs in Maslow include physiological needs, and safety & security needs. Hygiene factors (basic pay and equipment, reasonable working conditions) in Herzberg's theory are similar to lower order needs from Maslow - while they should be provided to avoid dissatisfaction, they do not motivate on their own.

Maslow and Herzberg both recognise that employees, as they mature and develop, will seek factors such as recognition, challenge, growth, promotion, freedom, good relationships, creativity, etc (I can go on and on :p). Motivator factors will satisfy intrinsic needs, and are comparable to higher order needs in Maslow's theory. Motivator factors will provide long term motivation.

Differences:
Maslow believes that people progress through 5 stages of needs, looking to satisfy the next level of needs once their previous level is satisfied. WHEREAS Herzberg's theory does not have levels as such, but rather, suggests that a balance must be found between motivator factors and hygiene factors, in order to reduce dissatisfaction and provide employees with long term motivation.
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.)

[Shaye]

Wow that's been a really great help. Cannot thank you enough! Where did you find it btw, textbooks or just using the internet? I'd like to grab a copy of which ever text book you're reading from, I fear mine doesn't cover the course in enough detail.

[huss48]

this was from vcenotes, in some notes under the notes for busman.