‘Content theory of motivation is concerned with the internal factors that actuate human behaviour. Four of the most common content theories are...
· Maslow's hierarchy of needs
· Alderfer's ERG theory
· Herzeberg's motivator-hygiene theory (Herzeberg's dual factors theory)
· McClelland's learned needs or three-needs theory are some of the major content theories
Process theories definition:‘A process of behaviour modification in which a subject is encouraged to behave in a desired manner through positive or negative reinforcement, so that the subject comes to associate the pleasure or displeasure of the reinforcement with the behaviour.’
Some examples of process theories are as follows:
· Goal setting theory
· Equity theory
· Expectancy theory
The organization I have chosen is Argos, as I have a part time job within the company it is easy to access information. The following is a list of the different motivators that Argos offers tot heir staff as well as some incentives:• A minimum of 24 days’ annual holiday, increasing with length of service
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (x3 pensionable salary)
• Immediate Employee Discount of 10% on all Argos products
· 20% off at Homebase following 3 months service.
• 10% discount at Argos, Home store and more.
• Private Medical Insurance (BUPA) - grade specific
• Company Car - grade specific
• All Employee Share plan
• Staff Introduction Scheme (Bonus payment for successful introduction of candidate to the company)
• Retail Trust (Confidential support and advice on a range of issues)
• Lawline - legal advice for a nominal cost.
• EAP - Employee Assistance Programme
• Give As You Earn (Donate to charities tax free directly through payroll)
• Discount/Preferential Rates on various external schemes including – insurance and medical cover, holidays, days out, gym & fashion.
• Home Retail Group Childcare Scheme
• Voluntary Benefits Scheme has great discounts on top name brands, such as RAC, Thomas Cook, Legoland, Virgin, Boden, Fitness First & many more.
• 10% discount at Argos, Home store and more.
• Private Medical Insurance (BUPA) - grade specific
• Company Car - grade specific
• All Employee Share plan
• Staff Introduction Scheme (Bonus payment for successful introduction of candidate to the company)
• Retail Trust (Confidential support and advice on a range of issues)
• Lawline - legal advice for a nominal cost.
• EAP - Employee Assistance Programme
• Give As You Earn (Donate to charities tax free directly through payroll)
• Discount/Preferential Rates on various external schemes including – insurance and medical cover, holidays, days out, gym & fashion.
• Home Retail Group Childcare Scheme
• Voluntary Benefits Scheme has great discounts on top name brands, such as RAC, Thomas Cook, Legoland, Virgin, Boden, Fitness First & many more.
· Good 2 great management training scheme.
· Time and a half on Sundays
· Over time rate
· Argos smiles
Concluding all my research that has been collated, it comes to my attention that there are both content and process theories that can contribute to motivating an individual, depending on each individual money, recognition, or just being valued can be considered as a motivational techniques. I also found that I am able to relate my motivation levels in Argos closely to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, I found that I am already at the self actualization stage of the hierarchy s my job title is Jewelery supervisor, and currently I am only a part time member of the team due to university studies.
References:
http://www.speechmastery.com/content-theory-of-motivation.html
You were asked to relate an organisation to a process theory, not a content theory, so either Equity, Goal theory or Expectancy. please re-do this blog using one of these theories. Don't forget referencing, expecially for theories
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