Modern organizations must focus on these needs of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in order to create a motivated workforce.
What are the secondary needs?
(Self actualization, Esteem and Belonging)
100
Washington,Lincoln,Grant
"They are all green"
What is money?
100
We are not sure if Mick Jagger was talking about his job but he could not get none
What is "Satisfaction"?
100
Makes it easier for employees to put energy and enthusiasm into their work.
What is passion for the job?
100
This has been identified as the most common problem in most organizations and relationships.
What is Communication?
200
This theory of motivation distinguishes between factors that satisfy employees but don't motivate them and factors that satisfy and motivate them.
What is Herzberg's Two-factor theory?
(satisfiers and dissatifiers)
200
Heroes Award
What is recognition?
200
Same job for twenty years,
What is lack of advancement or promotion?
200
It zaps the enthusiasm and passion that new approaches, ideas, and projects should inspire.
What is cynicism?
200
This approach involving approval, praise and recognition of effort has markedly improved the work atmosphere, leading to more productive work places and giving workers greater job satisfaction.
What is the "Carrot Approach"?
300
This theory consists of 3 categories which are a collapse of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
What is Alderfer's ERG Theory?
(Existence, Relatedness, and Growth)
300
Aretha Franklin really knows how to sing this song
This is an essential component of job satisfaction and motivation. People need to be told how well they are doing so they can continually adjust their performance.
What is feedback?
400
This theory hold's that people need's reflect their life experiences
What is McClelland's Acquired Needs Theory?
(Power, Achievement and Affiliation)
400
Arte Johnson, "Wolfgang" on Rowan and Martin's "Laugh In" found his job very ____________, not stupid
What is "Interesting"?
400
Rodney Dangerfield got none
What is respect?
400
This is more powerful than coercion. It builds morale, initiative, and motivation.
What is persuasion?
400
To increase an employee's motivation to undertake a new task, a manager should provide this.
What is training?
500
This theory seeks to explain how motivation occurs
What is Vroom's Expectancy Theory?
(expectancy, instrumentality,valence)
500
The top three motivating factors reported by employees are the last three felt to be important for them by their supervisors
What is full appreciation of work done, feeling of being in on things and help on personal problems?
500
Constant criticisim, lack of respect, lack of recognition will decrease one's _________________.
What is self-esteem?
500
Sharing this will inspire motivation. Team members want to impress with their ability to contribute. "It is King".
What is knowledge?
500
This inspires people to find solutions to problems. It is also sharing knowledge.