management

I. The content perspectives on employee motivation are also sometimes called need theories and propose that we are motivated to fulfill our needs. The chapter discussed Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory, ERG Theory, Acquired Needs Theory, and Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory.

Below is a list of things we may receive at work. Identify where each of these fall under each 4 of those theories: (6 pts)

1. Sponsorship of company bowling and softball teams

Maslow’s Hierarchy (which need level):

ERG (which need):

Acquired Needs:

Two-Factor:

2. Pay Raise

Maslow’s Hierarchy:

ERG:

Acquired Needs:

Two-Factor:

3. Employee of the Month Award

Maslow’s Hierarchy:

ERG:

Acquired Needs:

Two-Factor:

II. Equity theory focuses on our perceptions of how fairly we think we are treated. It argues that we compare our ratio of inputs to outcomes with others and are motivated to do something if we perceive inequity. Consider that Molly, a loyal, hardworking, veteran employee finds out that her new coworker, Sam, is being compensated more than her. According to equity theory, what might Molly do? (List at least 3 things?) What might Sam be motivated to do? (List 2 things) (3 pts)