Work Motivation: Wesfarmers Limited Australia

Running head: WORK MOTIVATION
Work Motivation:
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THEORIES OF WORK MOTIVATION
Hertzberg’s Two- Factor Theory:
motivation- hygiene theory for job
satisfaction and dissatisfaction
Maslow’s Hierarchy of
Needs: self- actualization,
esteem, love or belonging,
safety and physiological
Hawthorne Effect:
modify an aspect
of individual
behavior
Expectancy
Theory: mental
process regarding
choice or selection
Three- dimensional Theory of
Attribution: locus of control, stability and
controllability

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Fig: Map of workplace motivational theories
Source: as created by the author
Hertzberg’s two- factor theory
This theory of motivation has considered the two important factors of motivator and
hygiene. On one hand, motivator factors are responsible for satisfaction and motivation of the
employees to work hard. For instance- progression in work and performance recognition
motivate the employees at workplace. On the other hand, hygiene factors go contrary by leading
to dissatisfaction and lack of motivation among the employees. For instance- workplace
relationship and salary structure can dissatisfy the employees (Afsar, Badir and Kiani 2016).
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
This theory is based on five levels- physiological, safety, belongingness, esteem and self-
actualization. As per this theory, an individual needs to be in good health, safe and secured by
enabling good relationship. It can be incorporated in workplace by making the employees
understand about the importance of their contribution to the company. It will make them feel
respected and motivated to perform better (Beus, McCord and Zohar 2016).
Hawthorne effect
This theory first came into use during 1920s in the Western Electric’s factory at
Hawthorne, Chicago. As per this theory, several conditions were changed in the workplace such
as working hours to measure the extent of productivity in accordance with change. It can be