Maslow s Hierarchy Of Needs Theory - 953 Words

Merriam-Webster (n.d.) defines motivation as â€Å"the act or process of giving someone a reason for doing something.† In the XXXXX of a day, employee motivation is fueled by personal and contextual factors that impact engagement and performance. Both factors influence the employee, but do so based on the individual physiological or psychology need of the employee. Kinicki and Fugate (2012) introduces Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory as being originally based on research conducted on phobic individuals. PBS (n.d.) defines Maslow’s work as that which is contradictory to those before his, and is determined to understand a human’s positive mental state. Maslow argued that the human psyche is tiered, not unlike a step ladder and the†¦show more content†¦Maslow’s, McClelland’s, and Herzberg’s theories can fundamentally motivate an employee to either engage in a positive or negative manner. The needs of an individual can be general, resulting in job satisfaction and content, or all-consuming, resulting in unethical behavior or contentment. Understanding both Maslow’s and McClelland’s need theories this author is able to contextualize the chapter six opening case by stating that each of the four characters mentioned enjoy their jobs but wouldn’t mind some minor changes. The first, Lori Miller meets Maslow’s first three levels, but lingers on step four as she longs for relationships lost; Herzberg’s definition of zero midpoint as good hygiene factors have been reached, yet there is no job satisfaction due to the monotonous tasks of the day; and McClelland’s need for affiliation as there is a desire for the social environment. Elizabeth Gray and Frank Gastner, the second and third individuals seem to have also achieved the first three levels of Maslow’s Hierarchy and are desiring the respect of others in the way of equality and autonomy. With their stories enter Herzberg’s motivator-hygiene theory by displaying their job dissatisfaction due to poor administration a nd political working conditions, as well as McClelland’s need for power with their desire resolve issues without corporate politics and red tape. Finally, Monique Huston is