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What is Motivation?
The processes that account for an individuals intensity,
direction, and persistence of effort toward attaining
organizational goal.
Three key elements;
1.
2.
3.
Theories of Motivation
Early Motivation Theories
1.
2.
3.
4.
Hierarchy of needs
Lower-order (external): physiological, safety
Higher-order (internal): social, esteem, selfactualization
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Theory X
The
assumption
Theory Y
that
employees
The
assumption
dislike work, are
that employees like
lazy,
dislike
work, are creative,
responsibility, and
seek
responsibility,
must be coerced to
and can exercise
perform.
self-direction.
Theory X
Theory X: managers have 4 assumptions
1. Employees inherently
dislike work, and
attempt to avoid it.
2. Employees must be
coerced, controlled, or
threatened
3. Employees avoid
responsibilities and seek
formal direction
4. Employees display little
ambition.
Theory Y
Theory Y: managers have 4
assumptions
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R- Relatedness
The desire for interpersonal
relationships.
G- Growth
Desire for personal development.
Css-2014
Q. No. 6. Discuss Herzbergs two factor theory of motivation
and examine its application in the context of Public
Administration in Pakistan.
Css-2012
Q. 4. Analyse McGregors Theory X and Theory Y. Do you
agree with the view that with every passing year, McGregors
message has become more relevant and more important?
Substantiate your answer.
Cs-2011
Q.8. Write short notes on any FOUR of the following: (a) Egovernment in Pakistan (b) Judicial activism (c) F. Taylors
Scientific Management Theory (d) Theory X and Theory Y
(e) New Public Management Concept
Q&A