Maslow's hierarchy of needs Motivational theories McGregor's assumptions Alderfer ERG theory Motivational need Hezberg's two factor theory Leadership theories Behavioral Approaches to Leadership

1. MANAGEMENT AND
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
MOTIVATION AND LEADERSHIP
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2. Definition of Motivation
Motivation - the process of arousing and
sustaining goal-directed behavior
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3. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Physiological
Safety & Security
Love (Social)
Esteem
SA
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4. Motivational Theories X & Y
Physiological
Safety & Security
Love (Social)
Esteem
SA Theory Y - a set of
assumptions of how to
manage individuals
motivated by higher order
needs
Theory X - a set of
assumptions of how to
manage individuals
motivated by lower order
needs
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5. McGregor’s Assumptions
about People based on Theory X
• Naturally indolent
• Lack ambition, dislike responsibility, and
prefer to be led
• Inherently self-centered and indifferent to
organizational needs
• Naturally resistant to change
• Gullible, not bright, ready dupes
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6. McGregor’s Assumptions
about People based on Theory Y
• Experiences in organizations result in passive and
resistant behaviors; they are not inherent
• Motivation, development potential, capacity for
assuming responsibility, readiness to direct
behavior toward organizational goals are present
in people
• Management’s task—arrange conditions and
operational methods so people can achieve their
own goals by directing efforts to organizational
goals
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7. Alderfer ERG Theory
• Existence – needs satisfied by factors such as
food, air, water, pay, and working conditions
• Relatedness- needs satisfied by meaningful
social and interpersonal relationships
• Growth – needs satisfied by creative
contributions
• In addition to satisfaction-progression
hierarchy, there is frustration-regression.
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8. Alderfer’s ERG Theory
Physiological
Safety & Security
Love (Social)
Esteem
SA
Existence
Relatedness
Growth
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9. Self-actualization
3 Motivational Need Theories
Maslow Alderfer McClelland
Higher
Order
Needs
Lower
Order
Needs
Esteem
self
interpersonal
Safety & Security
interpersonal
physical
Need for
Achievement
Need for
Power
Relatedness Need for
Affiliation
Existence
Growth
Belongingness
(social & love)
Physiological
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10. Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory
Hygiene Factor - work condition related to
dissatisfaction caused by discomfort or pain
– maintenance factor
– contributes to employee’s feeling not dissatisfied
– contributes to absence of complaints
Motivation Factor - work condition related to
the satisfaction of the need for psychological
growth
– job enrichment
– leads to superior performance & effort
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11. Herzberg’s Motivator-Hygiene Model
Motivators
No Satisfaction Satisfaction
Jobs that do not Jobs offering
offer achievement achievement,
recognition, recognition,
stimulating work, stimulating work,
responsibility, responsibility,
and advancement. and advancement.
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12. Herzberg’s Motivator-Hygiene
Model (continued)
Hygiene Factors
Dissatisfaction No Dissatisfaction
Jobs with poor Jobs with good
company policies, company policies,
and administration, and administration,
technical supervision technical supervision,
salary, interpersonal salary, interpersonal
relationships with relationships with
supervisors, and supervisors, and
working conditions. working conditions.
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13. Expectancy Theory of
Motivation: Key Constructs
• Valence - value or importance placed on a
particular reward
• Expectancy - belief that effort leads to performance
• Instrumentality - belief that performance is related
to rewards
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14. McClelland’s Need Theory
Achievement-motivated people prefer
 tasks of moderate ability that they can achieve
 situations in which their performance is due to their own
efforts
 more feedback on their success and failures than do low
achievers
Need For Affiliation: Desire to spend time in social relationships
and activities.
Need For Power: Desire to influence, coach, teach, or encourage
others to achieve.
Need For Achievement: Desire to excel and accomplish something difficult.
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15. What is Leadership?
• The ability to influence, motivate, and enable
others to contribute to the effectiveness and
success of the organizations of which they are
members.
» Robert House (2004)
• The ability to influence a group toward the
achievement of a vision or set of goals.
» Robbins & Judge (2008)
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16. History of Leadership Thought
• Trait Theories ( -1940s)
• Behavioral Theories (1940s-1960s)
• Contingency/Situational Approaches (1960s- )
• Contemporary
– Transformational Leadership
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17. Trait Theories of Leadership
• "GREAT MAN" Theories
• Little agreement on leadership traits
• Traits can be developed/improved
• In isolation, narrow traits have little utility
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18. Behavioral Approaches: Ohio State Studies
• LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS:
– 1. Initiating structure:
• The extent to which a leader is likely to define and structure his or
her role and those of subordinates.
– 2. Consideration:
• The extent to which a leader is likely to build job relationships
characterized by mutual trust, respect for subordinates' ideas, and
regard for their feelings.
• Effective leaders achieve both.
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19. Behavioral Approaches: Michigan Study
• LEADERSHIP TYPES:
– 1. Production Oriented Leaders:
• Focus on the technical or task aspects of the job
• See people as a means to goal accomplishment
– 2. Employee Oriented Leaders:
• Emphasize interpersonal relations
• Take a personal interest in subordinate needs
• Accept individual differences
• Effectiveness is associated with employee oriented
leadership behaviors.
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20. Contemporary Theories
• Leaders are individuals who inspire followers
through their words, ideas, and behaviors.
• Charismatic Leadership
• Transformational Leadership
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21. • Transformational Leaders: Motivate followers
to go beyond normal expectations by pushing
their comfort zone.
• Transactional Leaders: Guide followers to
accomplish established goals by clarifying
requirements and emphasizing extrinsic
rewards.
Transformational Leadership
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22. Transformational Behaviors
• Modeling the way
• Challenging the process
• Enabling/empowering
• Inspiring a shared vision
• Encouraging the heart.
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