a. McClelland’s learned needs theory can be utilized in order to explain why the workers at Brewster-Seaview Landscaping were motivated during the first summer. According to McClelland, the three needs can be strengthened, or weakened, which affects the workers’ level of motivation. As discussed below, these needs were strengthened by Joe during the first summer, which resulted in an output 15% above other companies. The first need McClelland discusses is the need for achievement which states that “people want to accomplish reasonably challenging goals and desire unambiguous feedback and recognition for success” (McShane, Steen, and Tasa, 2015). As mentioned in the case, Joe praised and complimented the workers whenever their performance was great, which recognized their success. Similarly, Joe would provide unambiguous feedback to the employees by working with them first-hand, leading by example in showing them how to get the job done correctly. With such a positive environment at the workplace, the employees worked “steadily and efficiently, seeking to keep ahead of schedule” (Cohen, Fink, Gadon, and Willits, 1992) and accomplish the daily goals/quota. …show more content…
According to the case, the employees “felt a sense of responsibility toward the job” (Cohen et al., 1992) which portrays the aspect of conforming to others’ wishes and expectations, which were Joe’s daily goals outlined for the crew. Moreover, the employees frequently checked each job to ensure the task was completed to the best of their ability. By doing so, they fulfill their need for affiliation as they avoid any conflicts or confrontation since the job is completed as
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Assignment 1: 8600 - 310 – Understanding How to Motivate People in the work place
An aspect of motivation that was answered early on in research was learning to understand individual needs. In early research, it was believed that employees worked or were motivated to do so based upon their needs; they were motivated to satisfy their needs in other words. There are four main need-based theories of motivation include: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, the ERG theory, Herzberg’s Dual Factor Theory, and McClelland’s Acquired Needs Theory (Carpenter, Bauer, Erodgogan & Short, 2013).
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Maslow's Need Hierarchy Theory states that motivation is a function of the five basic needs: physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self-actualization (Kinicki & Fugate, 2016). An employer that is able to recognize and meet the needs of their employees, the employee will ultimately move through the five levels of Maslow's Need Hierarchy Theory until they ultimately achieve self-actualization (Kinicki & Fugate, 2016). When the needs of officers working on the street are not met or do not seem to be met, the motivation of the officers will be affected. Supervisors need to develop a culture and relationship
With that said, weaknesses are thought about and diminished in all organization, but yet they still exist.
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. However, Beau Chene Landscaping has built itself from strategic goals, continuing to accomplish those goals set in place are key to its success and its final outcome.
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In the first year Joe Brewster ran the business and also owned the Brewster-Seaview Landscaping Co. He showed one level of motivation by using the intrinsic approach to motivate his employees. He used the McGregor’s Theory Y to assume that employees do not need supervision, they are self-motivated, and they are willing to take full responsibilities and work hard to better themselves. Joe was more relationship than task oriented because he treated his employees equal, he complimented his employees when they did a good job, he showed wiliness to help his employees when they do a poor job, he put less pressure on his employees and he never penalized his employees if they are 10 or 15 minutes late. He apply Herzberg’s Motivation by using the motivator’s
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