Lesson aims
Motivation is a reason or set of reasons why we do something. These motivations can be intrinsic or extrinsic or a combination of the two.
Extrinsic motivation is the behaviour that is driven by satisfaction external to one's self, such as one's salary, celebrity or approval.
Intrinsic motivation is the behaviour that is driven by satisfaction internal to one's self. It comes from inside you. An employee works at a job for the satisfaction it brings, for the joy of it.
Task - Motivational theories role plays
Get together in 5 groups and each pick a different one of the 5 main motivational theories (Frederick Winslow Taylor, Abraham Maslow, Frederick Herzberg, John Stacey Adams, Daniel H. Pink). For the chosen motivational theories:
- Research about their main ideas.
- In one or two sentences, outline the main ideas of the chosen theorist.
- Identify a company where this motivational style might apply.
- Compose a short sketch or role play acting out its key characteristics.
- Present your play to the rest of the class.
Taylor's Scientific Management
Taylor's 'Scientific Management' is the systematic study of workflows that breaks down tasks into their smaller components. This helps to improve efficiency and productivity. Its most common application is in assembly-line work.
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Maslow's 'Hierarchy of needs' stresses the importance of having basic needs met so that other higher order needs – psychological and self-fulfilment needs – can then be satisfied.
Herzberg's Two Factor Theory
Herzberg's two-factor theory suggests that 'hygiene' needs (demotivating factors) are basic needs that must be met and 'motivator' needs, if met, give an employee satisfaction in their work.
Adams's Equity Theory
Adams' Equity theory suggests that employees are satisfied when they perceive that there is equity between the work they put in (inputs) and the benefits they receive (outputs).
Pink's Drive Theory
Pink's Drive theory of motivation rests on the notion that the ultimate motivators are intrinsic and they are autonomy, mastery and purpose.
Financial rewards
Non-financial rewards
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