Maslow, Herzberg and Locke

[mustafa27]

Can someone please tell me the differences and similarities between maslow, herzberg and locke.

[Jason12]

maslow uses a hierarchical theory with the least important needs (basic pay) at the bottom ascending to the most important needs (challenging and creative work) at the stop. Employees have to fill one level of need before moving to the next and once a need is filled then it is no longer effective at motivating them.

Herzberg is the 2-factor theory which comprises the motivation factors like recognition, challenging work) and hygiene factors (pay, suitable working conditions). The hygiene factors will provide a level of satisfaction but no motivation.

Locke is a goal-setting theory where he believed employees would be more motivated when they set goals and achieve them while being recognised and having feedback given to them by managers. The goals set have to be SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound) in order to motivate employees. Locke's theory also relies on participation between managers and employees to communicate and set goals. Managers can use management by objectives where they set specific, measurable goals with employees and review their performance.

[tcstudent]

2011 exam question

Compare and contrast maslows and herzerbgs theories

My answer:

Maslows theory is based on a hierarchy of needs where the lowest level of physiological must be achieved such as having water and being able to breath in order for those individuals to be able to feel intrinsic apiration to achieve the next aspect of security. Simliarly herzbergs theory is based on two factors. hygiene and motivators. this is similiar to maslows hierarchy of needs because they both consist of the same features such as pay and job security. however both theories differ as maslows is based on a heirarchy where each level must be satisfied. whereas herzbergs theory is based on two factros that must be provided by mgmt such as increased responsbillity.

4 marks. did i achieve them all?

[EspoirTron]

2011 exam question

Compare and contrast maslows and herzerbgs theories

My answer:

Maslows theory is based on a hierarchy of needs where the lowest level of physiological must be achieved such as having water and being able to breath in order for those individuals to be able to feel intrinsic apiration to achieve the next aspect of security. Simliarly herzbergs theory is based on two factors. hygiene and motivators. this is similiar to maslows hierarchy of needs because they both consist of the same features such as pay and job security. however both theories differ as maslows is based on a heirarchy where each level must be satisfied. whereas herzbergs theory is based on two factros that must be provided by mgmt such as increased responsbillity.

4 marks. did i achieve them all?

I am in no position to give you a mark because I am no assessor haha! However, I will say this, yes, Maslow's theory states that physiological needs include food and water, but in the context of a Business this would include basic working conditions such as pay and working hours.

[obrienj]

I am in no position to give you a mark because I am no assessor haha! However, I will say this, yes, Maslow's theory states that physiological needs include food and water, but in the context of a Business this would include basic working conditions such as pay and working hours.

how would you frame a 4/4 answer?

[EspoirTron]

how would you frame a 4/4 answer?

Haha well this is how I did the question when I answered it:

Maslow's theory of motivation expresses that employees are motivated by five key needs (self-actualisation, esteem, social needs, safety and security, and physiological needs). Herzberg's two-step theory is a more vigorous classification of these needs.

The similarities of the styles include that both the theories emphasie that providing employees with challenging, stimulating work is the richest source of motivation. In addition, both theories emphasise that is it pertinent that management continually praise employee achievement and provide them with rewards to maximise motivation levels.

The difference between the two, however, include that Herzberg stated that the lower level extrinsic - maintenance factors - needs such as working conditions do not motivating at presence but cause dissatisfaction in absence; Maslow indicated that these physiological needs still provided some motivation. Maslow's theory had five categories, whereas Herzberg's theory has two - maintenance and motivation factors.