Business Organization Strategies
Motivational Theories
Main Ideas
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Organizational Theorist
100

This type of organizational structure is characterized by a clear hierarchy and chain of command

Bureaucratic Structure

100

Food, Water, and Warmth are all what?

Physiological Needs

100

Assumption that humans are rationale

Classical Management Theories 

100

How do you get to the next tier in Maslow's Model of Needs

Being assured, accomplishing said tier, ready

100

Pyramid of Needs

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

200

In Mintzberg's Managerial Roles, this individual is responsible for networking inside and outside their company and relaying necessary information

Laison

200

This theory proposes that human beings have different levels of needs, which must be fulfilled in a particular order

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

200

Management is in place to ensure what?

Efficiency
200

What is a want compared to a need

Wants are for status, pleasure, comfort

Needs are essential for survival

200

Working conditions do not matter as much as team dynamics

Hawthorne Studies 

300

This type of organization is flexible and adaptable, with a focus on teamwork and collaboration

Organic Structure

300

This theory suggests that employees are motivated by a desire for autonomy and self-actualization

Theory Y

300

The ability to explore interests, passions, and self is recognized as this

Self-Actualization

300

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is important for managers because 

Managers should be self-actualized in order to help others reach their goals
300

Productivity is everything - paying people more money = more work accomplished

Frederick Taylor

400

This strategy involves creating a clear and detailed plan for achieving organizational goals

Strategic Planning

400

Clear line of communication between upper, lower, and middle managers, as well as employees

Scalar Chain

400

Henri Fayol devised that these 4 things are critical for managers

Organizing, Planning, Controlling, and Leading
400

Where does music, art, literature, and creativity fall under?

Self-Actualization

400

Adult Personality tells us that diverse responsibilities and the ability to become more of leader is critical in a work environment

Chris Argyris

500

Entrepreneur, Disturbance-handler, Resource-allocator, and the Negotiator are all classified as what specific manager?

Decision-Making Managers

500

What are the 5 levels of needs stated by Maslow

Physiological, Safety, Belonging, Esteem, Self-Actualization

500

Mary Follet states that we should work harmoniously and allow for talents to shine and weaknesses to be strengthen with each other

Organization as Communities 

500

Having a washroom break at work or a lunch break is considered what in Maslow's Model?

Physiological

500

Taking more opportunities leads to greater and more important opportunities.

Douglas McGregor

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