EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION

Group Behavior

Motivated teams lead to succes of

organization.However,the concept of employee motivation
is difficult to understand because human nature is quite
complex.
Top-Notch-Self Actualized
(10%)
Fence Sitters (80%)
Difficult to Improve (10%)
behavior of employees
MOTIVATION THEORY OF INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEES

Theory X

Sigmund Freud is the author of Theory X.

 Avoid work
 No ambition
 No initiative
 Do not take responsibility
 Needs security
To make them work,the management has to do the ff.
 Reward
 Coerce
 Intimidate
 Punish
Theory Y

Douglas McGregor is the author of Theory Y

 Want to learn
 Work is a natural activity
 Have self discipline
 Develope themselves

Theory Z

Abraham Maslow believes that good qualities are

inherent in people
 Self actualization needs

Esteem needs

Love needs

Safety needs
Physiological needs

*Human Motivatinal Needs

Self actualization needs-They are the greatest motivation for human

beings.
Physiological needs-This is the basic needs for any human being.
Herzberg's Theory

 Hygiene Theory
 Motivation

The hygiene theory is the minimum that every employee

requires for not being dissatisfied.Without the above
the employee will get dissatisfied.
Motivational Techniques

 it must be realized that all employees do not fall into one

category all the time.It is possible to motivate every
employee to work for the organizational
goals.However,the time taken to motivate each person
depends on his current level of motivation.It is important
to realize that each person develops certain attitudes
depending on his /her background.