激励机制的有点与缺点.docVIP

Topic: What are the benefits dangers of motivation theory for contemporary managerial practices? Name: XXXX Student Number : XXXX Due Date: 7th March, 2007 Lecturer : Dr. Al-Amoudi Introduction Applying motivation theory/ theories to workforce has been one of the most critical and challenging task for managers since late 19th century. It is because a human brain is a set of complex and sophisticated mechanism. If managers and entrepreneurs could motivate their employees, they could be really productive. Vice versa, failing to motivate them would create serious deficiency as well. Therefore, the ability of the manager on motivating employees is the key factor to the success or failure of company. Therefore, in this essay, following topics will be discussed, First of all, we would find out what motivates a team or workforce. The essay would illustrate the main idea of Abraham Maslow’s theory, the 1“Hierarchy of needs” because it is actually the foundation of the motivation theory. Furthermore, we would look at some articles regarding to Motivation theory that is based on the 2“Hierarchy of Needs”. We would then discuss about their benefits and weaknesses for contemporary managerial practices (Starting from the 60’s till now). And finally, we would do a sum up of what we’ve mentioned in the article as closing.The Foundation of Motivation – The needs Abraham Maslow once said, 3“Motivation is about fulfilling human needs”. To motivate people, we must first find out what he needs before managers could satisfy it. There are some needs that are compulsory, some of them weren’t. To satisfy their needs, managers have to go through the needs layer by layer. Managers couldn’t merely satisfy the needs on the top level without taking care of the ones below it. Therefore, Maslow has developed the “hierarchy of needs” that could be used as guidelines for managers when trying to satisfy their employees’ needs. According to Maslow’s “Hierarchy of