Motivation in Theory

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1. The four key theories

   Taylor (scientific management) Elton Mayo (human relations theory) Maslow (hierarchy of needs) Frederick Herzberg (two-factor theory)

2. Taylor's theory (scientific management)

   Money is the main force that motivates employees to work at a company

3. What is Taylor's belief on how an organisation should be run?

   Break the task down into small, simple, repetitive tasks Design a payment system that rewards workers each time they complete a task

4. Advantages of Taylor's theory

   Increased efficiency which lowers costs Specialisation of labour

5. Disadvantages of Taylor's theory

   May feel treated like pieces of machinery Limited applicability - may not work for all jobs

6. What is Mayo's theory?

   Workers also need to have their social needs met

7. What factors motivate employees to work according to Mayo's theory?

   Better communication Greater manager involvement Working in groups or teams

8. What is Maslow's theory?

   hierarchy of needs