Compare theories of motivation

[iwannagetA]

Compare and contrast Maslow and Hertzberg theories?

I need a good answer to memorise 

[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.)
this is AVO's from another thread.

[iwannagetA]

this is the Similarities ,, what about differences

[_avO]

Differences is pretty clear, its basically summarising what the theories are (w/o the similarities)

[iwannagetA]

ok ty mate,..

its gonna be Maslow and Hertzberg not locke right?

[_avO]

IMO don't think it won't be anything just make sure you know them all

[luken93]

VCAA has already said in the study design that the 10 mark question will be on Unit 4 outcome 2 - which is change management. Could almost guarantee it's going to be on Kotter's theory related to a case study that you've even been given through the year or one they will give you in the exam.

Now, considering Kotter's Theory is only 8 steps - you may also be asked for driving/restraining forces for change OR high/low risk strategies to "empower the people" (step 5).

Umm didn't know this thread was about kotter?

[burbs]

^ wrong thread?

EDIT: Luken beat me to it!

[vwinnie8]

Compare and contrast Maslow and Hertzberg theories?

I need a good answer to memorise  

1) Define and outline Maslow and Herzberg's 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.