In this review authors will analyze Herzberg’s motivation theory as one of the content theories of motivation.It attempts to explain the factors that motivate individuals through identifying and satisfying their indi...In this review authors will analyze Herzberg’s motivation theory as one of the content theories of motivation.It attempts to explain the factors that motivate individuals through identifying and satisfying their individual needs,desires,and the aims pursued to satisfy these desires.This theory of motivation is known as a two-factor content theory.It is based upon the deceptively simple idea that motivation can be dichotomized into hygiene factors and motivation factors and is often referred to as a“two-need system”.These two separate“needs”are the need to avoid unpleasantness and discomfort and,at the other end of the motivational scale,the need for personal development.A shortage of the factors that positively encourage employees(the motivating factors)will cause employees to focus on other,non-job related“hygiene”factors.The most important part of this theory of motivation is that the main motivating factors are not in the environment but in the intrinsic value and satisfaction gained from the job itself.It follows therefore that to motivate an individual,a job itself must be challenging,have scope for enrichment,and be of interest to the jobholder.Motivators(sometimes called“satisfiers”)are those factors directly concerned with the satisfaction gained from a job.展开更多
This study researches the relationship between motivation and academic success as measured by the Valence, Instrumentality, and Expectancy Scale. Utilizing Vroom’s Expectancy Theory as the framework, the research ass...This study researches the relationship between motivation and academic success as measured by the Valence, Instrumentality, and Expectancy Scale. Utilizing Vroom’s Expectancy Theory as the framework, the research assesses the responses of 375 nurse assistant students in the state of Illinois to evaluate the self-report of the constructs of Vroom’s Expectancy theory in relation to their performance on a standardized high stakes test.展开更多
Motivation and employee behavior have been characterized as strong factors for employee job performance.McGregor’s theory is one of the most recognized and influential theories that perfectly explains the relationshi...Motivation and employee behavior have been characterized as strong factors for employee job performance.McGregor’s theory is one of the most recognized and influential theories that perfectly explains the relationship between those factors and focuses on management and organizational behavior.Specifically,this theory emphasizes that employees are characterized as Type X or Type Y,and motivation is achieved in different ways according to the type.This paper was conducted to address important areas of McGregor’s theory,to discuss how the theory is applied in the workplace,and to elaborate on how recent studies have assembled scientific valid instruments to evaluate X and Y employee behaviors and employee performance.Recommendations for future research and applications will be addressed too.展开更多
文摘In this review authors will analyze Herzberg’s motivation theory as one of the content theories of motivation.It attempts to explain the factors that motivate individuals through identifying and satisfying their individual needs,desires,and the aims pursued to satisfy these desires.This theory of motivation is known as a two-factor content theory.It is based upon the deceptively simple idea that motivation can be dichotomized into hygiene factors and motivation factors and is often referred to as a“two-need system”.These two separate“needs”are the need to avoid unpleasantness and discomfort and,at the other end of the motivational scale,the need for personal development.A shortage of the factors that positively encourage employees(the motivating factors)will cause employees to focus on other,non-job related“hygiene”factors.The most important part of this theory of motivation is that the main motivating factors are not in the environment but in the intrinsic value and satisfaction gained from the job itself.It follows therefore that to motivate an individual,a job itself must be challenging,have scope for enrichment,and be of interest to the jobholder.Motivators(sometimes called“satisfiers”)are those factors directly concerned with the satisfaction gained from a job.
文摘This study researches the relationship between motivation and academic success as measured by the Valence, Instrumentality, and Expectancy Scale. Utilizing Vroom’s Expectancy Theory as the framework, the research assesses the responses of 375 nurse assistant students in the state of Illinois to evaluate the self-report of the constructs of Vroom’s Expectancy theory in relation to their performance on a standardized high stakes test.
文摘Motivation and employee behavior have been characterized as strong factors for employee job performance.McGregor’s theory is one of the most recognized and influential theories that perfectly explains the relationship between those factors and focuses on management and organizational behavior.Specifically,this theory emphasizes that employees are characterized as Type X or Type Y,and motivation is achieved in different ways according to the type.This paper was conducted to address important areas of McGregor’s theory,to discuss how the theory is applied in the workplace,and to elaborate on how recent studies have assembled scientific valid instruments to evaluate X and Y employee behaviors and employee performance.Recommendations for future research and applications will be addressed too.
