Locke vs Herzberg/Maslow. Similarities??

[Scoota.]

There's plenty of differences between Locke's theory and Herzberg or Maslow but what are the similarities as Locke's focuses on goal setting whilst the other two focus on satisfying needs? how are they similar?
thanks.

[Hellhole]

Hahaha. I just asked this question in another thread. One of ours will die, srsly.

[_avO]

Clearly the first thing is that they all motivate .

You can then talk about how Locke's goal setting theory encourages feedback and recognition (as does Herzberg and Maslows, however at different stages Maslow being in the esteem stage and Herzberg as a motivating factor).

The factors that leads to positive job attitudes do so because they satisfy the individual's need for self-actualisation in their work (Herzberg and Maslow)

Both Herzberg and Maslow theories base their motivation on fulfilling human needs (instrinsic sorta). Both theories are hiearchal where the bottom level must be met before the above levels can be satisfied (to the fullest)

Herzberg and Locke base their theories on achievement and recognition of employee goals, and the work itself. Both theories are two-way meaning employees are more likely to negotiate tasks with the manager and are also more likely to be motivated to achieve them

that's all i can think of atm

[Scoota.]

thanks mate.

Could u say that maslows also can set goals to achieve the need of self-actualisation? such setting the goal for staff to improve performance by a certain percent so employees realise their own potential, and obviously Locke's could set the same goal (being a goal setting theory)

[_avO]

Yea as long as it sounds like you know your shit the examiner wont fault you

[Stig]

do you reckon in my answer i should list all the hierachy of steps for motivation??

[burbs]

yeah just put it in brackets/

[_avO]

What do you guys think of me relating Locke's goal setting - task complexity theory with the concept of "SMART". This being:
-Specific goals relating to objectives
-Measurable by being able to benchmark an employee's goal with the industry (or job description or whatever is set in the contract).
-Achievable goals relating to the task complexity (not being impossible, nor ridiculously easy as a motivating tool)
-Relevence to the employee and the organisation's direction. The goal should be clear and specific
-Time bound to ensure the goal is being met
And then discussing feedback and recognition (performance appraisal etc.)

Some books don't describe Locke's theory like this but I quite like it. Do you think I should do this in the exam? (My brain has such small memory capacity so its easier to remember "SMART" then the theory itself)

[burbs]

Yeah course. Spot on.

[_avO]

Thanks so much easier now . Motivation+change is pretty easy isnt it xD

[Scoota.]

employee relations is a slut tho.

[Stig]

yes it is....

[_avO]

Its the worst topic of them all . In fact I barely know anything for ER I should go over it

[Stig]

yehhh..

[Stig]

what structure should we follow when answering a question compare and contrast betwen these two motivational theories...define..explain..strenghth..weakness..advantage..disadvantage..and which one would u implement?