Behaviour Motivational Theory Maslow & Skinner 23 February 2013 1 Index: • Executive Summary 1. A Critical Comparison of Maslow’s Theory of Motivation with Skinner’s Reinforcement Theory in the South African Context 2. A Critical Evaluation of the similarities and differences of the Reinforcement Theory and Expectancy Theory in the South African Context 3. Encouraging Effective Performance through a Reward System by applying the Motivational Theories 2 Executive Summary
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possible. Research has revealed such things like what the human body is comprised of‚ the effects sickness has on the body‚ the benefits of regular exercise and a healthy diet‚ and the physical changes that occur during the natural aging process. Other factors and characteristics of our species are more difficult to understand. Understanding why a person would make a particular decision‚ specifically one that would have an obvious negative impact on their life is something that is
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Trait and Factor Theory The trait and Factor theory was originally started by Frank Parsons to help individuals find the best job or line of work for themselves. This theory states that a person will be able to do their work to the best of their ability if it fits with their personality and abilities. Therefore Parsons came up with a way to assist in the guiding of those who do not know what kind of work will be best for them. In the theory Parsons set up a seven stage career counseling guideline
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The Social Identity Theory addresses phenomena such as prejudice‚ discrimination‚ intergroup conflict and stereotyping in terms of personality or interpersonal interactions. Tajfel and Turner (1979) suggested that the differentiation of two groups was enough for the emergence of prejudice. Stereotyping is seen as unfair generalisations about members of a group. It is viewed as problematic and resistent to change. Stereotypes are cognitive representations of how members of a group are similar to one
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Organizational Theory Professor Elmer P. Nacua July 20‚ 2013 LEARNING INSIGHTS ON THEORY X / Y / Z AND MASLOW’S HEIRARCHY OF NEEDS McGregor’s Theory X / Y and William Ouichi’s Theory Z I can say that Theory X presents the pessimistic view of employees’ nature and behaviour at work‚ while Theory Y presents the optimistic view. With reference to Maslow’s theory‚ Theory X is based on the assumption that the employees emphasize on the physiological needs and the safety needs; while Theory Y is based
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Motivational Theories and Factors Joyce Clary Psy 302 Industrial / Organizational Psychology Dr. John Moore August 30‚ 2010 Stress and conflict in the workplace can cause major emotional and physical damage to the facility and workers. In the past‚ there have been reports of tragedies caused by disgruntled workers who may have clocked in with a gun in hand. We are going to look into ‘three motivational theories including the relationship of stress and conflict in relation
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Hierarchy of Needs Abraham Maslow established the hierarchy of needs‚ based on his belief that biological and psychological needs not yet satisfied were human motivators (Hockenbury‚ Chapter 8‚ 2014). Abraham Maslow expressed that once certain needs at a certain level were satisfied‚ people eventually advance to the next levels until they reach the need to achieve self actualization‚ which is the development to the full stature in which one is capable (Hockenbury‚ Chapter 8‚ 2014). Abraham Maslow’s
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The first of the two theories was put forward by Byrne and Clore in 1970. They named this theory about the formation of relationships the Reward/Need Satisfaction Theory. Their theory suggests that we are attracted to people we find satisfying to be with. This can be demonstrated by asking people why they are attracted to their partner‚ the usual answers are: caring‚ supportive‚ affectionate or just good fun. We‚ as humans‚ are motivated to seek stimuli that are rewarding to us. We are equally
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MASLOW’S THEORY OF HUMAN NEEDS Maslow’s theory of human needs focuses on the key foundation and the relations of human needs A need is a physiological or psychological deficiency that a person wants to satisfy In his theory‚ Maslow identified human needs and categorized them into 5 levels. These levels are physiological needs‚ safety needs‚ social needs‚ esteem needs and self-actualization needs. It is Important for managers to know this theory because these needs cause tensions which can influence
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Relationships Discuss theories of relationship formation The sociobiological explanation is an evolutionary theory which perceives relationship formation as a form of ‘survival efficiency’‚ with different focus between genders. Males are not certain of paternity and produce lots of sperm‚ so their best strategy to further their genes is to have multiple partners. The explanation sees males looking for signs of fertility such as smooth skin‚ and sexual faithfulness as they do not want to waste resources
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