Motivational theories

Motivational theories

1. Victor Vroom Expectancy Theory (1932-)

   • Workers will behave in a certain way depending on what the result of their choice will be (AO1)
   • + Overtime (AO2)
   • + Apple (AO2)
   • - The impact it has on the task (AO4)
   • - Depends how good the outcome is (AO4)
   • - Workers needs will be met (AO3)
   • - Increased job satisfaction (AO3)

2. Peter Drucker The Father of Modern Management (1909-2005)

   • Series of principles reflecting the importance of modern management objectives (AO1)
   • + Profit sharing, bonus (AO2)
   • + Hewlett-Packard (AO2)
   • - Clear goals being set (AO3)
   • - Increased job efficiency (AO3)
   • - How tasks are delegated to subordinates (AO4)
   • - Whether it meets employees needs (AO4)

3. Tom Peters in Search of Excellence (1942-)

   • Showed managers how to get the most from each employee (AO1)
   • + Xerox (AO2)
   • + Salary (AO2)
   • - Employees achieving a high self-esteem (AO3)
   • - Increased efficiency (AO3)
   • - How well suited the employee is to the job (AO4)
   • - Whether the employee is well praised (AO4)

4. Edwin Locke Goal Setting Theory (1939-)

   • + Microsoft (AO2)
   • + Piece rate (AO2)
   • Employees are motivated by clear goals and appropriate feedback (AO1)
   • - Creates job satisfaction (AO3)
   • - Good working environment (AO3)
   • - Whether the feedback is constructive (AO4)
   • - Whether the goals are realistic (AO4)