Question

identify and explain at least 3 motivation theories and how you will apply this as leader to motivate your staff

Answer 1

Motivation Theory # 1. Maslow’s Theory of Need Hierarchy.

‘Need Hierarchy Theory’. The extract of this theory is that motivation of an individual is based on a pre­determined hierarchy of needs.

He tactically arranged the range of human needs in terms of a hierarchy with physio­logical needs at the bottom level and self-actualization needs at the top level to asses the human needs.

how you will apply this as leader to motivate your staff?

• While applying Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as a leader among your colleagues , you need to understand the needs and how they impact motivation.
• It must be self actualizing by maximizing an employee's potential at workplace
• Safety - at work our colleagues must feel secure, it is also important for a worker to feel physical safety is valued and prioritized.

Motivation Theory # 2. Herzberg’s Two Factors or Motivation-Hygiene Theory

This American resercher invented a theory of motivation by indicating the way to the industry to better performance through increased job satisfaction.

how you will apply this as leader to motivate your staff?

As per this theory a colleague must be motivated by

1. Achievement
2. Recognition
3. Nature of work
4. Responsibility
5. Advancement and Growth

Motivation Theory # 3. Mc. Gregor’s Theory X and Theory Y.

drew a distinction between the assumptions about human motivation which underlie these two approaches(X, Y)

how you will apply this as leader to motivate your staff?

-it encourage staffs to work to approach task without great supervision

-it promots external rewards

-rewards can be a great motivator to employees

- it encourage the staffs to develop and display their creativity.