Motivation Theories Summary All: Complete Motivational Strategies at Onslow College Most: Explain Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (HoN) Some: Apply HoN to OC / Design a Motivational School Day for Students

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Abraham Maslow categorised and prioritised our needs. Believed we must achieve our basic needs for before moving on 1908 – 1970)

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Creativity, morality, lack of prejudice, full potential reached Confidence, achievement, respect Family & friendship Health, property, resources, security Breathing, food, water, sleep

What does this looks like in the workplace? Steps Examples Self-Actualization Self-esteem Love & Belonging Safety Physical Needs Career development Challenging work Opportunity to display talent Recognition of status Team work Leadership you respect Job security Wages covers basics + Comfortable environment All hygiene requirements

Case Study – Kellogg’s

Criticism Structure is not necessarily a hierarchy Lack of direct cause and effect between need and behaviour Workers may not seek to have all their needs met in the workplace.

Conclusions If lower needs are not met then workers will not be motivated to produce more. If lower needs are not met the higher ones are not a useful form of motivation. Once a need is met it will no longer motivate workers.

Task How does Maslow’s Theory Apply to OC? Survival Safety Peer Group Self Esteem Self Actualisation

Design a motivational school day Organise the school to make it more motivational. Think about the school day, the breaks, lunch, activities available. However the school’s job is to make students achieve their qualifications…..