Using Motivational Theories to Improve Performance - (7)
This section focusses on the application of the afore-mentioned motivational theories to improve performance within the workplace, at a team or an individual level.
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Upwards Management: An X Theory Boss
Perhaps the most noticeable aspects of McGregor's XY Theory - and the easiest to illustrate - are found in the behaviours of autocratic managers and organisations which use autocratic management styles. These managers - who fall into the category "Theory X" - can be hard to deal with as an employee. Here we discuss a few tips and techniques used to handle an autocratic manager.
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Charles Handy - Motivation Calculus
Charles Handy - organizational and social development guru, Motivation Calculus theory, and modern ideas about work, fulfilment, globalization and life purpose.
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Adams' Equity Theory on Job Motivation
John Adams put forward his theory on motivation in 1963 which extends beyond the individual self and incorporates influence and comparison of other peoples situation.
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Nudge Theory
Nudge theory is a flexible and modern change-management concept for:
- understanding of how people think, make decisions, and behave,
- helping people improve their thinking and decisions,
- managing change of all sorts, and
- identifying and modifying existing unhelpful influences on people.
Nudge theory was named and popularized by the 2008 book, 'Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness', written by American academics Richard H Thaler and Cass R Sunstein. The book is based strongly on the Nobel prize-winning work of the Israeli-American Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky. Nudge theory is a highly innovative, effective model for change-management.
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