Maslows Hierarchy
This is the first level in Maslow’s hierarchy, focused on survival essentials like food, water, and shelter.
What are physiological needs?
This theory of motivation is based on fairness and compares the input-output ratio between oneself and others.
What is equity theory?
This is the belief that one’s effort will lead to successful performance in a task.
What is expectancy?
I suggest that human behavior is motivated by a hierarchy of five needs, from survival to self-actualization.
What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
The need for love and belonging is found in this level of Maslow’s hierarchy.
What is the third level?
In Equity Theory, this is what we call the efforts, skills, and time an employee contributes to their job.
What are inputs?
This component of Vroom’s theory refers to the belief that performance will lead to specific outcomes.
What is instrumentality?
I propose that motivation is determined by fairness in the workplace and the comparison of inputs and outputs with others.
What is Equity Theory?
At the top of the hierarchy, this is the need to achieve one’s potential and pursue creative or personal growth.
What is self-actualization?
If employees feel under-rewarded, they might reduce these to restore equity.
What are inputs?
In Expectancy Theory, this is the perceived value of the outcomes or rewards.
What is valence?
I argue that people are motivated by their expectations of success, the rewards they will receive, and the value of those rewards.
What is Expectancy Theory?
According to Maslow, workplace safety protocols, healthcare benefits, and job security fulfill this category of needs.
What are safety needs?
Equity theory suggests that when employees perceive over-reward, they may do this to justify the imbalance.
What is increase effort or rationalize their advantage?
If employees don't see a link between effort and performance, this part of the expectancy equation breaks down.
What is expectancy?
I split workplace motivators into two categories: hygiene factors and motivators.
Critics of Maslow argue that this aspect of his hierarchy may not hold true across different cultures.
What is the fixed order of needs?
This is the psychological discomfort people feel when they believe they are being treated unfairly in the workplace.
What is inequity distress?
According to Expectancy Theory, employees are most motivated when this mathematical product is high.
What is expectancy × instrumentality × valence?
I emphasize the importance of setting specific and challenging objectives to enhance performance and motivation.
What is Goal Setting Theory?