Throughout the course of this investigation my aim is to study the contributions that both Abraham Maslow (1908-1970) and Frederick Herzberg (1923-2000) made to the field of management. I will study how these management theorists have impacted the way in which we look at the field of management through analyzing the two theories that they put forward in 1943 and 1968, respectively. I will use a number of scholarly journals and articles and also books to research the contributions that each theorist made. When I understand the implications of each theory I will try and find the similarities and differences between the two. As part of my conclusion I will then try and evaluate whether these theories are relevant to this day and also what
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This need identified by Maslow can be compared with Herzberg’s recognition of security as a de-motivating factor within the workplace. Through contrast it can be suggested that Maslow’s need for fulfillment of this specific need can be compared with Herzberg’s recognition of such a de-motivator and the associated need for improvement and focus upon this area. Maslow proclaimed that this need required a feeling of safety from both physical and psychological harm (Bratton et al 2010), whereas Herzberg identified the need the reduce employee dissatisfaction by improving upon his de-motivating factor of security. Maslow’s third need outlined in his theory is social needs. Maslow outlined “When the needs for safety and for physiological well-being are satisfied, the next class of needs for love, affection and belongingness can emerge. Maslow states that people seek to overcome feelings of loneliness and alienation. This involves both giving and receiving love, affection and the sense of belonging”(Simons et al 1987)
This need outlined by Maslow within his theory is detailed as a need requiring attention and fulfillment in order to achieve maximum satisfaction in the workplace, whereas in Herzberg’s theory he outlines this factor to be a hygiene factor which causes major dissatisfaction within the work environment (Tiernan and Morley …show more content…
Their theories have been altered and critiqued to allow for developments within the changing world of business and therefore has allowed both theories to continue their existence and dominance in the motivational sector of the business world. In conclusion, the works of both these men have enabled the development of many areas within the business world and has provided many people with the required templates and facilities to provide for maximum satisfaction within the place of employment. It can be suggested that Maslow has had a greater impact on the world of management, however, after many debates and investigations it can also be agreed upon that Frederick Herzberg has provided us with an important and accurate summary of what employees desire within the place employment as they seek to reach maximum satisfaction. Finally, it can be confidently stated that the work of both men has impacted positively on the business world and both should be looked upon with great appreciation for their work, which has enabled many developments in todays challenging
This need identified by Maslow can be compared with Herzberg’s recognition of security as a de-motivating factor within the workplace. Through contrast it can be suggested that Maslow’s need for fulfillment of this specific need can be compared with Herzberg’s recognition of such a de-motivator and the associated need for improvement and focus upon this area. Maslow proclaimed that this need required a feeling of safety from both physical and psychological harm (Bratton et al 2010), whereas Herzberg identified the need the reduce employee dissatisfaction by improving upon his de-motivating factor of security. Maslow’s third need outlined in his theory is social needs. Maslow outlined “When the needs for safety and for physiological well-being are satisfied, the next class of needs for love, affection and belongingness can emerge. Maslow states that people seek to overcome feelings of loneliness and alienation. This involves both giving and receiving love, affection and the sense of belonging”(Simons et al 1987)
This need outlined by Maslow within his theory is detailed as a need requiring attention and fulfillment in order to achieve maximum satisfaction in the workplace, whereas in Herzberg’s theory he outlines this factor to be a hygiene factor which causes major dissatisfaction within the work environment (Tiernan and Morley …show more content…
Their theories have been altered and critiqued to allow for developments within the changing world of business and therefore has allowed both theories to continue their existence and dominance in the motivational sector of the business world. In conclusion, the works of both these men have enabled the development of many areas within the business world and has provided many people with the required templates and facilities to provide for maximum satisfaction within the place of employment. It can be suggested that Maslow has had a greater impact on the world of management, however, after many debates and investigations it can also be agreed upon that Frederick Herzberg has provided us with an important and accurate summary of what employees desire within the place employment as they seek to reach maximum satisfaction. Finally, it can be confidently stated that the work of both men has impacted positively on the business world and both should be looked upon with great appreciation for their work, which has enabled many developments in todays challenging