European Journal of Business and Management ISSN 2222-1905 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2839 (Online) Vol 3‚ No.9‚ 2011 www.iiste.org Application of Frederick Herzberg’s Two-Factor theory in assessing and understanding employee motivation at work: a Ghanaian Perspective Kwasi Dartey-Baah (Corresponding Author) Department of Organisation & Human Resource Management‚ University of Ghana Business School P.O. Box LG78‚ Legon‚ Accra-Ghana‚ West Africa Telephone: 00233209621292 Email: kdartey-baah@ug.edu.gh
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There are many different theories when it comes to motivating people. One theory by Frederick Winslow Taylor (1856 – 1917) put forward the idea that workers are motivated mainly by pay. His Theory was that workers do not naturally enjoy work and so they would need close supervision and control. Elton Mayo (1880 – 1949) believed that workers are not just concerned with money but could be better motivated by having their social needs met at work. Mayo introduced the Human Relation School of thought
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Literature Review Topic. Motivation Title. Motivation in the workplace Introduction Motivation is a key important influence element in an organization growth and development‚ it is important that manager and leader in organization understand and recognise the important and effect motivation can impact on their organization. ‘’Motivation is the driving force within individuals that compels them physiologically and psychologically to pursue one or more goals to fulfil their needs or expectations
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people are interested in motivation; they try to find out the reason why someone behaves in a particular way. What is motivation? There are a number of definitions of motivation: Baron (1991) stated “motivation is the internal process that activate‚ guide and maintain behaviour (especially goal-directed behaviour).” This definition assumes all behaviour is a consequence of motivation which ignored how and why it is instigated. So‚ Kanfer (1998) declared that “motivation is only about the ‘free will’
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difference is most likely due to the position the individual holds in a particular firm or organisation. This essay will analyze whether the best way to increase work motivation is through financial rewards. When it comes to motivation‚ there are various theories espoused with the ultimate aim of increasing an employee’s work performance. Motivation is defined as being “the cognitive decision-making process through which goal-directed behaviour is initiated‚ energized‚ directed and maintained” (Buchanan &
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Motivation theories are psychological reasons why people do what they do. They can explain most of human behavior. There are at least three motivation theories to explain why I am currently attending Anoka Ramsey Community College. The first theory is Autonomy. Autonomy is independence or freedom to make one’s own choice. If I graduate from Anoka Ramsey Community College and I do well at it‚ I will be able to move out of my parents’ house and begin a career as a teacher. I will also be able to quit
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AGARWAL Hierarchy of Needs Theory Theory X and Theory Y PRAKASH KISHORE Two factor Theory Job Engagement Theory AKSHAY KUMAR McClelland’s Theory of Needs Employee Involvement AMIT SUNKARWAR Self Determination Theory Goal Setting Theory SURYA Self-Efficacy Theory Reinforcement Theory R.ASWATH Equity Theory/Organizational Justice Expectancy Theory Viewpoint for Managers ESWAR KARTHIK The Job Characteristics Model Using Rewards to motivate employees MOTIVATION Some individuals are
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Motivation 1. Motivation 1.1 The Concept of Motivation Motivation may be defined as psychological forces that determine the direction of a person’s behavior in an organization‚ a person’s level of effort and a person’s level of persistence in the face of obstacles. It may also be defined as the Internal and external factors that stimulate desire and energy in people to be continually interested and committed to a job‚ role or subject‚ or to make an effort to attain a goal. Motivation results
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Motivation is the driving force that causes the flux from desire to will in life. For example: a flower with no water still desires for water to sustain life; however‚ due to its incapability to move and get water‚ the flower cannot will for water‚ hence‚ suffering from a break in the driving force of motivation; it is not to say‚ however‚ that‚ necessarily‚ the flower lacks the driving force; therefore‚ all life can said to have‚ at its very minimal‚ the igniting spark of motivation. It can be considered
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Motivation and Dedication تركيز - توهج كلية TO PROMOTE QUALITY THROUGH OUT THE SCHOOL TO CREATE A STUDENT CENTERED LEARNNIG ENVIRONMENT TO MAINTAIN FINANCIAL STABILITY TO STRENGTH EN COMMUNITY INVOLEMENT‚ SUPPORT & COLLABORATION TO PROMOTE A SAFE & HEALTHY ENVIROMENT 1 ACADEMIC GROWTH SPIRTUAL GROWTH PERSONAL GROWTH ( CLEANLINESS ‚ HYGENE ‚ MEDICAL CHECKING ‚ NUTRITION ) 2 3 4 5 DISCIPLINE ‚ PUNCTUALITY‚ MONITOR THE STAFF TO
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