Motivation (Leaving Cert Business): Flashcards

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Motivation
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Definition of motivation

Willingness to work hard; drives & encourages towards goals

Maslow's hierarchy structure

5 categories of needs satisfied in specific order

Physical/physiological needs (Maslow)

Basic survival: shelter, sleep, food, water, clothing

Safety needs (Maslow)

Security, physical safety, predictability

Social needs (Maslow)

Interaction, belonging, friendship, love

Esteem needs (Maslow)

Recognition, status, respect

Self-actualisation (Maslow)

Fulfilling one's potential to highest level

Theory X manager beliefs

Employees lazy, dislike work, avoid it, motivated by money

Theory Y manager beliefs

Employees like work, ambitious, seek responsibility & change

Theory X vs Y: staff turnover

Theory X = high turnover; Theory Y = low turnover

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