Motivating Your Employees

Early Theories of Motivation

• McGregor’s Theory X & Y
• Two diametrically opposed views on human nature. Theory X assumes people are essentially lazy, irresponsible, and lacking ambition;

Early Theories of Motivation

• McGregor’s Theory X & Y
• Theory Y assumes people are hard working, committed, and responsible.

Early Theories of Motivation

• McGregor’s Theory X & Y
• McGregor stated that supervisors will tend to mold their behavior toward subordinates according to these assumptions.

Early Theories of Motivation

• Herzberg’s Motivation-Hygiene
• Theory
• The opposite of satisfaction is not “dissatisfaction” but “no satisfaction” and the opposite of dissatisfaction is not “satisfaction” but “no dissatisfaction.”