Need-Based Theories of Motivation
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Abstract
A need is a requirement or necessity for survival and wellbeing. The basic premise of need theories is that people are motivated to obtain outcomes at work that satisfy their needs. Need theories suggest that to motivate a person to contribute valuable inputs to a job and perform at a high level, a manager must determine what needs the person is trying to satisfy at work and ensure that he og she receives outcomes that help to satisfy those needs in return for performing at a high level and helping the organisation achieve its goals.
This article looks at some of the need theories and how these are connected to each other. It states examples of what managers can do to help employees to satisfy the needs at work. Lastly the limitations are mentioned.
Big idea
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
It argues that there are five stages of human needs that motivate our behaviour.
Alderfer's ERG Theory
Clayton Alderfer observed that individual needs differ according to circumstances. They do not need to move in an order of progression.
Satisfaction-Progression
Frustration-Regression
McClelland's Need Theory
Herzberg's Motivation-Hygiene Theory
Comparison
Application
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Limitations
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Annotated bibliography
This section is in progress.
Di Waddell, Gareth R. Jones and Jennifer M. George (2013). Contemporary Management (3rd ed.).
https://wikispaces.psu.edu/display/PSYCH484/2.+Need+Theories
