Leadership Management: Comparing Motivational Theories Report

This report provides a comparative analysis of two prominent motivational theories: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Vroom's Expectancy Theory. The report begins with an introduction outlining the objectives of the comparison. The main body delves into the core principles of each theory, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses, and contrasting their approaches to employee motivation. Maslow's theory is examined in terms of its hierarchical structure, focusing on how different levels of needs influence individual behavior. In contrast, Vroom's theory is analyzed based on its emphasis on expectancy, instrumentality, and valence, and how these factors impact motivation. The report concludes by summarizing the key differences and similarities between the two theories, emphasizing their respective contributions to understanding and enhancing workplace motivation. The report also includes a list of references used for the analysis.

ASSIGNMENT

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
Compare and contrast two motivational theories........................................................................3
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................3
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................4

INTRODUCTION
The current assignment is based on two motivational theories such as Maslow's hierarchy
of needs and Vroom's theory of expectancy.
MAIN BODY
Compare and contrast two motivational theories
Motivation in workplace is one of the most essential thing considered by companies
because it helps to create positive working environment around the place where workers perform
their daily activities. It defined as willingness to utilize extreme level of effort toward
organizational goals conditioned by attempts ability to satisfy employees needs. Motivational
theories will help to motivate individual at workplace when management adopt it within their
practices. Vroom's expectancy theory is the best motivational theory, it assumes that nature
results from conscious choices among alternatives whose aim is to increase pleasure and to
decrease pain (Lloyd and Mertens, 2018). This theory stresses upon perception and expectations
what is actual and real is immaterial. There are more different theories available used for same
purpose but it had unique way to perform. As compare to Vroom theory, Maslow's theory of
motivation, focus on needs of individuals, people get motivated by something extra as compared
to only financial or cash benefits (Velmurugan and Sankar, 2017). On the other hand, Vroom
Expectancy theory, does not focus on needs, it concentrates on outcomes. Maslow theory of
motivation, addresses needs of people in a hierarchy manner, whereas Vroom theory focuses on
psychological needs where final objective to person is to attain maximum pleasure.
CONCLUSION
From above comparison, it has been concluded that Maslow's and Vroom theory
contribute to enhance motivational level of workers in workplace, but the both are different from
each other on the basis of principles and stages.

REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Lloyd, R.A. and Mertens, D., 2018. Expecting more out of Expectancy Theory: History urges
inclusion of the social context. International Management Review. 14(1). pp.28-43.
Velmurugan, T.A. and Sankar, J.G., 2017. A comparative study on motivation theory with
Maslow’s hierarchy theory and two factor theory in organization. Indo-Iranian Journal
of Scientific Research. 1(1). pp.204-208.