Motivational theories

[Jason12]

What are the similarities and differences between Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Herzberg's 2 factor theory?

[lachy_lyds]

Similarities:
- They both believe that recognition and promotion can motivate a worker.
- They both believe that money is not the only motivator.

Differences:
- Maslow believes that the lower levels of his hierarchy provided motivation. Herzberg believed they only prevented dissatisfaction.
- Maslow believes that a person moves from one level to another. Herzberg believes there is only two sets of factors.

[lala1911]

Similarities:
- The lower levels are easily satisfied.
- Lower levels only satisfy employees short-term, where the higher levels intend to establish long-term motivation.

Differences:
two good ones above