Motivation Theories (Edexcel A-Level Business): Flashcards
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Definition of motivation
Definition of motivation
Willingness of workers to put effort into jobs & achieve objectives
Taylor's term for workers deliberately working slowly
Taylor's term for workers deliberately working slowly
Soldiering
Taylor's view: what motivates workers?
Taylor's view: what motivates workers?
Money - pay linked to output via piece rates
Mayo's management school name
Mayo's management school name
Human relations school
Hawthorne effect definition
Hawthorne effect definition
Productivity improved because workers felt valued & noticed
Bottom level of Maslow's hierarchy
Bottom level of Maslow's hierarchy
Physiological needs (food, water, shelter, rest)
Top level of Maslow's hierarchy
Top level of Maslow's hierarchy
Self-actualisation (fulfilling full potential, growth)
Herzberg's motivators - effect on workers
Herzberg's motivators - effect on workers
Increase job satisfaction & motivate workers to work harder
Herzberg's hygiene factors - what they prevent
Herzberg's hygiene factors - what they prevent
Prevent dissatisfaction but don't motivate by themselves
Job enrichment definition
Job enrichment definition
Redesigning jobs to increase motivators & give more responsibility