Management Theories: Mayo and Herzberg
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What did Mayo conclude about the impact of working conditions on productivity?

  • They have little or no effect on productivity. (correct)
  • They are the primary factor in determining productivity levels.
  • They must be optimized before evaluating motivational factors.
  • They only affect productivity in the short term.
  • Which of the following is NOT a motivational factor identified by Mayo?

  • Financial rewards and bonuses. (correct)
  • Working in teams or groups.
  • Greater involvement of managers in employees' lives.
  • Better communication between managers and workers.
  • According to Frederick Herzberg, which of these factors directly motivates employees to work harder?

  • Hygiene factors such as salary and job security.
  • Career advancement opportunities.
  • Recognition and accountability in the workplace. (correct)
  • Thermal comfort in the office environment.
  • What are hygiene factors according to Herzberg's Two Factor Theory?

    <p>Elements that can cause dissatisfaction if not present. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Mayo's findings, what was a significant response from the Hawthorne workers?

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    Which of the following best describes the need for achievement according to McClelland?

    <p>The motivation to set and reach challenging goals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivates individuals with high authority/power motivation according to McClelland?

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    In Vroom's Expectancy Theory, what does 'valence' refer to?

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    Which of the following actions would best fulfill the need for affiliation according to McClelland's theory?

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    According to Vroom's Expectancy Theory, what is necessary for employees to believe their effort will lead to performance?

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    What is a recommended strategy for motivating individuals with high achievement motivation?

    <p>Setting realistic and challenging targets for them to aim for (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Vroom's Expectancy Theory is accurate?

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    How can businesses effectively meet the needs of employees with power motivation?

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    What is the total payment received by Salesperson A for February 2016?

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    What is the primary advantage of a commission-based payment method?

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    What disadvantage is associated with a high commission payment structure?

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    Which statement best defines a bonus?

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    What is a disadvantage of the Performance Related Pay system?

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    How does Profit Sharing Scheme benefit employees?

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    Which of the following is NOT an advantage of commission-based pay?

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    What can be established to implement Performance Related Pay if performance standards are not visible?

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    What is one of the main advantages of producing a job description?

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    Which of the following is NOT included in a job specification?

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    In the context of preparing a job advertisement, which of the following should be included?

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    Which method is often chosen after deciding on external or internal recruitment?

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    What is the purpose of the shortlisting process in recruitment?

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    Which of the following is a characteristic of a job description?

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    What should a business consider about the job advert media?

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    Which factor is essential to include in a job advertisement regarding application submission?

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    What is the primary cause of redundancy in the workplace?

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    How is labour turnover calculated?

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    What is a potential benefit of high labour turnover?

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    Which factor is NOT associated with high labour turnover?

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    What does workforce planning primarily involve?

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    Which of these is a problem associated with high labour turnover?

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    Which of the following factors is NOT part of workforce planning?

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    Why might a company consider offering a severance package to redundant employees?

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    What is a key benefit of induction training for new employees?

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    Which of the following is a disadvantage of on-the-job training?

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    What is one advantage of off-the-job training?

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    Which statement accurately describes on-the-job training?

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    What might happen if mentoring in on-the-job training is not compensated?

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    What is a limitation of off-the-job training?

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    Which of the following is NOT an advantage of on-the-job training?

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    Which scenario illustrates the advantage of induction training related to health and safety?

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    Flashcards

    Hawthorne Effect

    Improved worker productivity is not solely driven by changes in working conditions but by factors like increased attention and involvement.

    Motivators (Herzberg)

    Factors that directly increase job satisfaction & drive workers to achieve more in their work.

    Hygiene Factors (Herzberg)

    Factors that, if absent, demotivate employees but do not increase motivation if present.

    Mayo's Conclusion

    Productivity is not solely determined by working conditions, but rather by social needs, communication, and teamwork.

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    Two-Factor Theory

    Herzberg's theory that motivation comes from motivators (like recognition) and not purely from hygiene factors (like salary).

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    McClelland's Motivational Needs

    Theory proposing that individual behavior and effort are driven by three motivational needs: achievement, power, and affiliation.

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    Achievement Motivation (nAch)

    Desire to accomplish challenging goals and excel; individuals are driven by producing results better than expected.

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    Power Motivation (nPow)

    Desire for influence and control over others; individuals seek positions of authority and leadership.

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    Affiliation Motivation (nAff)

    Desire for social connections, teamwork, and belonging; individuals value being liked and respected by others.

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    Vroom's Expectancy Theory

    Theory suggesting that employee behavior is influenced by their beliefs about the likely outcomes of their actions.

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    Expectancy

    The belief that increased effort will lead to improved performance.

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    Valence

    The value or attractiveness of a reward to an employee.

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    Motivational Need

    Key drivers for individuals' behavior, as well as managers' strategies.

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    Commission

    A payment made to a salesperson based on a percentage of their sales, usually calculated on the total value of goods or services sold.

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    Performance-Related Pay (PRP)

    A bonus system that rewards employees for exceeding performance targets, often based on individual performance appraisals.

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    Profit Sharing Scheme (PSS)

    A bonus scheme where employees receive a portion of the company's profits, usually calculated based on their salary.

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    Basic Salary

    The fixed amount of money an employee receives regularly, regardless of performance or sales.

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    Target Setting

    The process of establishing specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals for employees.

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    Staff Appraisal

    A formal evaluation of an employee's performance, usually conducted annually, to assess their strengths, weaknesses, and potential.

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    Staff Turnover

    The rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new ones.

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    What are the advantages of a commission-based payment system?

    Advantages of a commission-based system include cost-effectiveness (no need for a supervisor), employee motivation, and time consciousness. Employees are incentivized to work harder to earn more.

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    Job Description

    A detailed document outlining the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a specific job.

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    Job Specification

    A document describing the skills, qualifications, and experience needed for a particular job.

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    Recruitment Source

    Where a company looks for potential candidates for a job.

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    Job Advertisement

    A public notice promoting a job vacancy, attracting potential candidates.

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    Shortlisting

    The process of selecting the most suitable candidates from a pool of applicants.

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    Assessment Criteria

    Standards used to evaluate candidates and determine their suitability for a job.

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    Curriculum Vitae (CV)

    A document summarizing a person's skills, qualifications, and work experience.

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    Job Tittle

    The name or title given to a specific job position.

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    Redundancy

    When a job is no longer needed, the employee doing that job is made redundant due to a permanent decrease in demand or resource depletion. This is not the worker's fault.

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    Severance Package

    A payment or benefits provided by the employer to a redundant worker. It helps them transition to new employment.

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    Labour Turnover

    The rate at which employees leave an organization. It's calculated by dividing the number of departing employees by the average number of employees and multiplying by 100.

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    High Labour Turnover: Signals?

    High labour turnover can signal problems like low morale, poor recruitment, bad leadership, or better job opportunities elsewhere. It's a warning sign for the company.

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    High Labour Turnover: Benefits?

    High turnover can occasionally be positive. For example, it might help replace low-skilled staff, bring in new ideas, or facilitate downsizing by not replacing departing employees.

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    Workforce Planning

    Analyzing and predicting the number of workers and their skills needed to achieve organizational goals. It considers both internal and external factors.

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    Workforce Planning: Internal Factors

    Internal factors affecting workforce planning include current and future skill needs, vacancies, and departmental expansions or reductions.

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    Workforce Planning: External Factors

    External factors affecting workforce planning include the broader labor market, economic conditions, and legal regulations.

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    Induction Training

    A structured program to onboard new employees, helping them learn the company's practices, culture, and job-specific skills.

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    On-the-Job Training

    Learning directly at the work station, guided by experienced colleagues. It involves hands-on experience and practical knowledge.

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    Off-the-Job Training

    Formal training outside the workplace, typically at schools or dedicated training centers.

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    Advantages of Induction Training

    Reduces time to settle into the role, familiarizes employees with the business, promotes quick learning, and increases employee awareness of safety and regulations.

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    Disadvantages of On-the-Job Training

    Reduces the trainer's productivity as they dedicate time to training, potential for inconsistent quality if the trainer isn't a good teacher, and risks to the company's reputation due to trainee mistakes.

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    Advantages of Off-the-Job Training

    Provides a structured learning environment, minimizes impact on daily work output, reduces the risk of trainee mistakes harming the business, and can lead to recognized qualifications.

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    Disadvantages of Off-the-Job Training

    Can be expensive due to external trainers' fees, reduces the trainee's output during training, and may risk the trainee learning bad habits from the trainer.

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    On-the-Job Training: Who is it suitable for?

    On-the-job training is suitable for unskilled and semi-skilled employees who can learn by observing and practicing under supervision.

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    Study Notes

    Management and Leadership

    • Management is the process of getting work done through people. Managers coordinate employee efforts to achieve shared goals.
    • Management involves planning, organizing, leading, and controlling resources to achieve business objectives.
    • Planning involves developing action programs to meet pre-defined goals. Plans can be short, medium, or long-term.
    • Organizing involves assigning tasks to individuals within the organization to achieve set targets. This includes delegation and clear reporting lines.
    • Leading is influencing people to achieve organizational goals. Motivating employees improves productivity and encompasses effective communication.
    • Controlling involves comparing actual results with planned results, and taking corrective actions if needed.

    Management Skills

    • Conceptual skills are the ability to see the organization as a whole and understand how different parts interact. This is crucial for top management.
    • Human skills, also known as interpersonal skills, are the ability to work effectively with people. Middle management often relies on these skills.
    • Technical skills are specialized knowledge and expertise in a given area, such as accounting or engineering. Such skills are usually beneficial to the middle management.

    Mintzberg's Management Roles

    • Interpersonal roles involve dealing with and motivating staff at all levels of an organization. This includes figurehead, leader, and liaison roles.
    • Information roles involve gathering, processing, and disseminating information. The roles include monitor, disseminator, and spokesperson.
    • Decision roles involve making decisions to solve problems and take advantage of opportunities. The roles include entrepreneur, disturbance handler, resource allocator, and negotiator.

    Leadership Qualities

    • Self-confidence: leaders must trust in their abilities
    • Creativity: generating new or original ideas
    • Dependability: being reliable and trustworthy
    • Energy: working hard to achieve goals
    • Well-rounded skills: having a diverse skillset
    • Charisma: having a captivating personality to influence others
    • Persistence: persevering even when faced with challenges

    Leadership Styles

    • Autocratic (Authoritarian): Leader makes decisions and expects obedience and complete control over the workforce. It works well in emergencies when quick decisions are needed but not conducive to innovation or motivation in the general sense.
    • Democratic (Participative): Leader involves the workforce on the decision-making process (participative) and values employee feedback (democratic). Encourages participation but may compromise timeliness of decisions.
    • Laissez-faire: Leader provides limited direction and lets the staff take maximum autonomy to perform the work. It works well where employees are highly motivated and self-disciplined, but may create poor performance and inconsistency.

    Motivation Theories

    • Taylor (Scientific Management): Workers are motivated by financial reward for increased output. A systematic approach to improve efficiency and productivity. (Economic Man)
    • Maslow (Hierarchy of Needs): Workers are motivated by a hierarchy of needs, starting with basic needs like physiological (food, shelter) and progressing to safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization needs.
    • Herzberg (Two-Factor Theory): Motivators (job satisfaction) include recognition, responsibility, and challenging work, while hygiene factors (dissatisfaction) relate to working conditions such as pay or relationships with coworkers.
    • Mayo (Hawthorne Effect): Motivating workers is influenced by social and psychological factors such as teamwork and attention from management rather than primarily by financial incentives or conditions, thus showing the need for strong social dynamics in the workplace.
    • Vroom (Expectancy Theory): Motivation depends on employee's belief that effort leads to performance, performance leads to rewards, and rewards are desirable.

    Financial Rewards

    • Time rates: payment is based on time worked (hourly or daily)
    • Piece rates: payment depends on the number of units produced.
    • Commission: payment is a percentage of sales or other metrics.
    • Bonuses: one-time payment for exceeding performance goals.

    Non-Financial Rewards

    • Job enlargement: more variety to tasks and duties.
    • Job enrichment: more challenging tasks and greater responsibility.
    • Job rotation: changing responsibilities to combat boredom or improve skills.
    • Training: educational or skill development programs
    • Promotion: opportunities to move up the company ranks
    • Recognition and praise: appreciation of employee achievements through compliments, verbal thanks or small awards.

    Workforce Planning

    • Forecasting future workforce needs based on business objectives, anticipated growth, or departmental restructuring
    • Planning for future staffing requirements based on skill gaps and employee turnover
    • Assessing existing workforce skills against future needs and planning for appropriate training and development
    • Attracting, hiring, and motivating future staff with appropriate training and incentives to meet current and future needs

    Employee Relations

    • Trade unions represent employees' interests
    • Collective bargaining is negotiating terms of employment for a group of employees
    • No-strike agreements are agreements between employers and unions designed to minimize disruptions.

    Organizational Structure

    • Organizational chart: visual representation of an organization's hierarchy, reporting lines, and communication channels
    • Hierarchical structure: pyramid-like structure with clear chain of command from top (e.g.,CEO) to bottom (e.g., entry-level employees).
    • Flat structure: less hierarchical levels, more delegation and empowerment.
    • Functional Structure: Division of departments based on specific functions (e.g., finance, marketing, operations), which are hierarchical in nature and can facilitate increased specialized resources for specific tasks.
    • Matrix Structure: combines functional and project-based teams. Employees report both to functional and project managers.

    Communication

    • Methods: written (letters, memos, reports), oral (meetings, telephone calls), visual (charts, diagrams), electronic (emails, videoconferencing)
    • Communication barriers: issues preventing effective communication (e.g., technical jargon, poor listening, distractions.
    • Steps to overcome barriers: Clearly communicate to be understood. Ensure feedback is actively requested and received. Select the appropriate channel that best transmits the intended information. Ensure the recipient has the resources and skills to effectively decode the message.

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