Coursework-1 Collaborative Activity Assignment PDF
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Coursework-1Collaborative ActivityYasir Mirza1004914384BM502- Management Theory and PracticeUniversity of Derby[Instructor’s name]July 6, 2019
Herzberg’s Motivation TheoryThe Herzberg’s Motivation theory, also called as Two Factor theory, states that thereare two kind of factors which can affect the motivation of employees within a workplace.Fredrick Herzberg, the founder of the theory, believes that the way the managersengage with their team has to do a lot in enhancing the performance of the employeesand growth of the organization (Cole and Kelly, 2015). The Herzberg’s theory suggests that there are certain factors which are linked with jobsatisfaction, while some are those which are needed to eliminate to remove jobdissatisfaction.The factors responsible for job satisfaction were termed as ‘motivators’, and thoseresponsible for job dissatisfaction are termed as ‘hygiene’ (Bassett-Jones and Lloyd,2005).Motivators:AchievementMotivationThe work itselfResponsibilityAdvancementGrowthHygiene:Company policies
SupervisionRelationship with supervisor and peersWork conditionsSalaryStatusSecurityAccording to Herzberg, the factors leading to satisfaction and dissatisfaction havenothing to do with each other. Hence even if managers carefully consider hygienefactors they may achieve peace in workplace but not necessarily achieve bestperformance from the employees without presence of motivators (Yosuff et al, 2013).How far can this theory explain situations with which you are familiar?In my consciousness, I found it working positively in a case of my friend. My friend oncehad an experience of working in an advertising firm. He was receiving a good salarypackage, with job security and nice working environment. However, he wasexperiencing dullness and lack of motivation to work. With a change in managerial staff,his motivation was regained. The reason being, the new managerial staff allowed toemployees to be autonomous in their dedicated task with minimum dictatorship. Theyput responsibility on the employees which led them to work with more energy andbringing up their talent to next level.Herzberg’s Theory in context of two other theoriesMaslow’s theory of motivation is a hierarchical theory which defines the elements ofsatisfaction/ motivation from lower to higher order (Dinibutun, 2012). If Herzberg’s
theory is studied in light of Maslow’s model of motivation, it is figured out that themotivators in Herzberg’s theory are similar to the higher order elements in Maslow’stheory, i.e. self-actualization and esteem. While the hygiene factors reflect the lowerorder needs, i.e. social and physiological needs. The later factors are consideredextrinsic in Herzberg theory while Maslow’s theory suggests that these are intrinsicsimilar to higher order needs.Another motivation theory by David McClelland, called Needs Theory of Motivationrelies of three basic needs: need for power, need for achievement and need foraffiliation. Observing Herzberg’s theory and McClelland’s theory closely. The first twoneeds coincides with motivators: responsibility and achievement, while the third onereflects the hygiene factor: relationship with supervisors and peers. It suggests that themotivation theories have close ties with each other, the only difference is that somefactors are considered intrinsic or extrinsic by different theorists with different priorities(Yosuff et al, 2013).Word count: 499References:Bassett-Jones, N., Lloyd, G. C. (2005),Does Herzberg’s motivation theory have stayingpower?,Herzberg’s Motivation Theory, Journal of management development, 24(10)pp. 929-943, Emeraldinsight, [Online], Available at:https://www-emeraldinsight-
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