Applicability of Two Factor Theory of Motivation on Private University Teachers
Manoj Kumar Meet¹, Dr Somya Choubey², Deepa Sharma³ ¹Assistant Professor, School of Management, Raffles University, Neemrana
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²Assistant Professor, School of Management, Raffles University, Neemrana
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³Assistant Librarian, Raffles University, Neemrana
Contact Details: deepa21sharma@gmail.com
Abstract:
The purpose of this study is to assess the applicability of two factor theory of motivation on private university teachers. In this research paper, various theories based on motivation were taken into consideration. Herzberg’s two factors theory describing the concepts of Hygiene/ Maintenance
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Maslow suggested that human needs may be categorized in five broad areas, arranged in a definite order according to their level of importance for the person or what is called hierarchy. The foremost level of needs for an individual is the physiological needs which include hunger, thirst, need for oxygen, temperature regulation and so on, which are essential for the survival of organism. Need for rest, sleep, sensory pleasure, mental behavior and arguably sexual desire also fall under this category. The next level need is denoted by the safety needs that include need for safety and security, freedom from pain or threat of physical attack, protection from danger. These also include need for predictability and a sense of security against uncertainty. The third level is known as social needs. These arise when physiological and safety needs are satisfied. These needs include the sense of belongingness, friendliness, acceptance and rejection. The fourth level as known as the esteem needs, which include both self-esteem and esteem from others. Self-esteem involves desire for confidence, strength, autonomy and achievement. Esteem of other involves reputation or prestige, status, recognition and appreciation. After fulfilling all the above four level of needs an individual want to attain the highest level of needs in the hierarchy that is self-actualization needs. It refers to the drive to become what one is capable of becoming. These may take many forms, which vary widely from one individual to another from actualizing one’s potential talent to the spiritual quest. According to Maslow, once a lower level need gets reasonably satisfied, it is no longer a motivator any more. Now the needs in the next higher level of the hierarchy start to dominant influence on the
It is in these lonesome periods of life that one comes to realize what they truly desire, and it is after overcoming these periods that the path to self-actualization begins. Self-actualization, the realization of an individual’s meaning and potential, is the final stage of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. This hierarchy encompasses the basic needs of food and shelter, up to safety, love and belonging, self-esteem, and finally self-actualization. To reach self-actualization, the isolated individual has found others like them and has come to accept themselves, but they have not fully embraced their individuality. From their perspective, their goal was achieved; they were no longer isolated.
The way that this system works is that in order to achieve the fifth level of fulfillment of needs, you must first meet
It is divided into five levels of needs. The most basic need is physiological needs, followed by safety & security needs, social needs, self-esteem needs as well as self-actualization needs. According to this theory, if you want to achieve a higher needs, you must firstly fulfil the lowest needs which is physiological needs. In another words, when you already fulfil a needs, you will surely seek for a higher needs. Physiological needs are the most basic needs for human being survival such as food, water, shelter and freedom from diseases.
These demands are ranked in the order that they most preoccupy the individual. To illustrate, an individual is not preoccupied by physiological needs such as hunger or thirst, he is then free to seek out that which gives him a sense of safety; moreover, if the individual isn’t preoccupied with finding a safety, warmth, and shelter, he can spend time time seeking out companionship (Huitt, 2007). Maslow proposes 8 levels of motivational needs, the first four, termed the deficiency needs, need to be fulfilled before the second four, the growth needs, can be adressed. The deficiency needs are: bodily needs, the need for safety, social needs, and self esteem. The Growth needs are: the search for understanding, the need to be aesthetically pleased, self actualization, and finally, self-transcendence, which is the highest level, where one has acquired wisdom (Huitt,
At this level, they seek for intimacy and form relationships with others (Schultz & Schultz, 2013). The next level is the needs for self-esteem. Individuals at this level are motivated to be recognized and feel worthy (McLeod, 2007). The highest level of the hierarchy is the need for self-actualization. Maslow believed that everyone can reach this level but it requires the realization of one’s capabilities and potentials.
Social needs Social needs refer to the relationship building between employees. In this purpose organizations allow breaks during working hours, arrange picnics, sport events, and team works. It gives employee a short relief from tedious work and makes the relation stronger between them (Hodgetts, 1987; Reece, 2014). Esteem
Since the spread of formal schooling and education in human societies, fostering cognitive abilities, such as understanding, reasoning, critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving and judgment has been highlighted [1]. Problem-solving is an essential skill in today’s life [2]. Problem-solving is a goal-directed thinking [3]. It is a mental process, some logical, orderly, intellectual thinking that helps cope with problems, search several solutions and choose the best solution [4]. According to Moshirabadi, problem-solving is a systematic process and a problem-focused situation analysis that indicates the ability of individuals to overcome obstacles and to achieve goals.
According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory, there are five broad motivational needs classified into basic needs and growth needs (Kaur, 2013). The basic needs include, esteem, psychological, love and safety. On the other hand, growth needs involve self-actualization. In this regard, Maslow stipulated that individuals are motivated to attain certain needs (Kaur, 2013). These needs are arranged in such a way that the lower needs must be met before the higher ones.
The first one is Maslow’s need theory which is a motivational theory that illustrates the five types of human being needs in hierarchical pyramid structure. The first type of Maslow’s hierarchy is psychological need such as air, food, shelter, water. The second type is safety needs such as security from outside threats and freedom from fear. The third type is belongings need such as friendship, trust and acceptance, receiving and giving affection and love. The forth type is esteem needs such as self-respect and to be respected from others.
Motivation is essential for a group as well as an organization. In the eyes of the leader of organization McDonald’s, authorizing and inspiring staff members to do the best in their job and they’re capable of helps create job satisfaction, lowering gross revenue in an industry that has a standing for stimulating its employees. In addition, a glad, stable workforce not just conveys better customer service; it is likewise more compelling at building deals and attracting repeat business. There are five concentrate benefits of employee motivation which Mc Donald’s approached at: 1. Improved Productivity 2.
The theory dictates that people must reach each level of need to go to the next one. The first level is physiological needs, or the basic needs of survival such as, food, water, air, and shelter. The second level is safety and security of several forms. So, theoretically humans would need food and water before they could feel any level of security. Additionally, the third level is the feeling of belongingness and love that humans desire.
This theory is proposed by Araham Harold Maslow by year 1954. There are 5 different needs in this theory which consists of: Physiological; Safety; Belongingness; Need for esteem and Self-actualization. Maslow believed that a man being motivated by the needs he wants to satisfy. So, the fundamental needs must be satisfy in order to begin motivating behavior (Adiele and Abraham, 2013). 1) Physiological Physiological needs is fundamental and most basic need for human survival.
Safety needs influence us because if we do not feel safe we may be constantly scared. Safety needs include being safe in our work environment and at home. The third level is belonging needs, which is being with others, being accepted, and belonging. Belonging needs influence us in relationships, are we being accepted and or loved by the other individual? The forth level is esteem needs, which is achieving, being competent, gaining approval and recognition.
Maslow proposed five-level classification of human needs as physiological, safety, love, esteem and self-actualisation. He suggested that physiological needs are the basic needs and these needs should be satisfied first and then subsequent needs emerge. Self-actualisation is the highest order of needs and to fulfill this need a person should be biologically efficient, usually in better health, both mentally and physically. The degree of satisfaction is resulted by fulfillment of these hierarchy of needs. However, these needs can vary individual to individual regarding their personal characteristics, pathology, and health care settings.
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. This theory lies on the premise that people can rarely achieve their full potential without having met their basic needs; if the target population lacks of basic needs, any intervention that does not address this particular issue will fail. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is based on the physiological and psychological needs. Once these needs are covered, we will be able to engage someone to change habits in order to achieve our goals. It is highly important to recognize the target population and their basic needs.