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S u m m a r y<br />

The motivation theories in this chapter differ in their predictive strength. Maslow’s<br />

hierarchy of needs, Herzberg’s two-factor theory, and McClelland’s theory of needs focus<br />

on needs. None of these theories has found widespread support, although support for<br />

McClelland’s is the strongest, particularly regarding the relationship between achievement<br />

and productivity. Expectancy theory can be helpful, but it assumes that employees<br />

have few constraints on decision making, such as bias or incomplete information,<br />

which limits its applicability. Goal-setting theory can be helpful but does not cover<br />

absenteeism, turnover, or job satisfaction. Reinforcement theory can be helpful, but<br />

not regarding employee satisfaction or the decision to quit. Equity theory’s strongest<br />

legacy is that it provided the spark for research on organizational justice, which has<br />

more support in the literature. Self-determination theory and cognitive evaluation<br />

theory have merits to consider.<br />

Chapter 4 Theories of Motivation 157<br />

LESSONS LEARNED<br />

• Recognize individual<br />

differences.<br />

• Goals and feedback help<br />

motivate individuals.<br />

• Rewards signal what is<br />

important to the employer<br />

(or leader).<br />

SNAPSHOT SUMMARY<br />

What Is Motivation?<br />

Needs Theories of Motivation<br />

• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory<br />

• Motivation–Hygiene Theory<br />

• McClelland’s Theory of Needs<br />

• Summarizing Needs Theories<br />

Process Theories of Motivation<br />

• Expectancy Theory<br />

• Goal-Setting Theory<br />

• Self-Efficacy Theory<br />

• Reinforcement Theory<br />

Responses to the Reward System<br />

• Equity Theory<br />

• Fair Process and Treatment<br />

• Self-Determination Theory<br />

• Increasing Intrinsic Motivation<br />

Motivation for Whom?<br />

• Putting It All Together<br />

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P I A PERSONAL<br />

INVENTORY<br />

ASSESSMENT

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