Models or Theories for Motivation, Power and Conflict

Analyze a Given Situation of
Conflict and Come up With a
Solution

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................1
Models or Theories for Motivation, Power and Conflict.......................................................1
Specific behavioural guidelines that MR. Johnson should utilises he assumes new position9
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................12
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................13

INTRODUCTION
In every business, there are different situation which may leads to a strong conflicts and
that is why, every manager and leader provide different solutions to solve the conflicts. In the
same ways, current report is based upon the case study of Mr. Mark Johnson who is recently
been notified of his appointment as a manager at Darwin and he will be in charge of all function
and personal at Darwin. This report highlights the different types of theories related to the
motivation, power and conflict to analysis the problem that Mr. Johnson has anticipated in the
functioning at Darwin. Further this report highlights the behavioural guidelines should used by
Mr. Johnson in assuming the new position.
MAIN BODY
Models or Theories for Motivation, Power and Conflict
Theories of Motivations
Motivation is derived from 'motive' that means desires, needs, wants that are within an
individual. It is a process that drives people towards accomplishing the goals. An individual can
have the desire for money, success, recognition, team-work, job-satisfaction etc. Motivation is
the ground for the actions, goals and willingness to perform the task by individuals. Motivation is
considered to be an important aspect that inspires a individual to move ahead in their lives.
Motivation can be monetary as well as non-monetary in nature. Monetary includes rewards like
cash, car etc. Non-Monetary like appreciation(Einstein, Addams and Roosevelt,2016). There
are two types of motivation theories like Content Theories and Process Theories.
CONTENT THEORY
MASLOW'S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS
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Illustration 1: maslow's hierarchy need theory
Source- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, 2018
This is the oldest and widely known form or theory of motivation. This theory is
developed by Abraham Maslow in 1943. This theory is categorised in five basis. This theory is
mostly shown in pyramid shape which presents basic needs at the bottom and complex needs
at the top.
Physiological needs (Food, Water, Shelter)
These are the basic needs that an individual want to survive such as air, water, food and
shelter. Maslow has emphasized that human body cannot function properly if these
requirements are not fulfilled. These needs are dominant one's amongst all. The major
motivation for someone who is missing everything in life can be accomplished by fulfilling their
physiological needs. In this case the company is introducing decentralized system for
manufacturing against centralized system in the new plant. This new system will enhance open
communication as employees can directly talk to their superiors about all the single problem in
the organisation. Mr. Johnson should set up a good working condition for the new employees at
the new plant. For providing the basic needs to the employees Mr. Johnson must give regular
and fair monthly wages to the employees, provide restaurant facilities, private lockers to put
their personal stuff(Fallatah and Syed, 2018).
Safety Needs (secured income, a place to live, health & safety)
When physiological needs of an individual are fulfilled, new needs tend to appear they
are called as safety needs. This need refers to a desire of security and protection by an
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