motivation theory
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A.Douglas McGregor’s Theory ‘X’and Theory ‘Y’Introduction:• Created and developed by Douglas mcGregor (1960’s).• Used in human resources,organisation
behavior analysis and organisational development.• Pertains to human motivation.• Describe two different attitudes towards
workforce motivation.
1.Theory ‘X’Pessimistic assumptions. Impediment to employee morale and productivity.Assumptions:This theory is based on the following fundamental assumptions:Employees are: lazy and will avoide work. In need of close supervision.Employees: Have little ambition without incentive programes. Avoide responcibilities. Need to be driven through control system.
Manager Adopting Theory ‘X’ Believes:Every thing ends in blame.In blamingwithout evaluating the
situation.That it is the their job to structure the
work and energise the employee.In authoritarian style basedon the threat
of punishment.
Theory ‘Y’:Positive assumptions.More positive view of workers and the possiblities
that creat enthusiasm.Assumptions:This theory is based of following assumptions:Employees are:Self motivated andanxious to accept greater
responsibility.Employee:Exercise self-control,self-direction,autonomy and
empowerment.Exercise creativity and become forward looking.
Manager Adopting Theory ‘Y’ Believes:People want to do well at work.The employees are a pool of unused
creativity.That the satisfaction of doing a job
is in itself motivating.
McGregor Theory ‘X’ and Theory ‘Y’:
Conclusion:These theories help future
generations understand the changing dynamics of human behavior.
Represent two unrealistic extremes.
Guiding principles of management
B.Vroom’s expectancy theory:It is one of the motivation theory
It says that individual have different sets of goals and can be motivated if they have certain expectations.
It is about the choice ,it explains the processes that an individual undergoes to make choices.
First proposed by ‘Victor Vroom’ of the ‘Yale School of Management’
Continuous:This say that an employee at
work will be motivated to exert a high level of effort.
When he believes that effort will lead to a good performance measurement that ultimately leads to organizational rewards.
Like bonus,promotion,which will satisfy his personal goals.
Continuous:Vroom introduces three variables
withinthe expectancy theory which are:1. Expectancy.2. Instrumentality.3. valenceMotivation=Valence x Expectancy x
instrumentality
Valence:Strength of a person’s preference
for an outcome or reward .Example:If an employee wants promotion,it
has high valence. It is an expression for a desire for
achieving a goal.It arises from internal self and is
conditioned by experiences.
Expectancy:Strength of belief that particular
action will lead to a particular outcome.
This expactency of performance may be thought of in term of probabilities ranging from 0 to 1.
Instrumentality:It si the belief that you perform
well that a valued outcome will received.
This reward come in the form of pay increase,promtion.
Instrumentality is low when the reward is given for all performances given.
Model:
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