Principles of Motivation
Adair presents an overview of two sociological views, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Herzberg’s Hygiene Theory, that have dominated motivational theory for seventy years. Maslow raised awareness of the power of individual needs for safety, social, and esteem to motivate or demotivate human actions or decisions. While Herzberg expanded the picture of motivation to consider the influence of environmental factors such as recognition, salary, interpersonal relations; he only acknowledged them as sources of dissatisfaction not motivation. Although the concept of motivational leadership remained foreign to both Maslow and Herzberg, their work shone light on two key principles of motivation; intrinsic needs and the importance of developing a motivational environment. From this point, John Adair launches his theory of Action-Centered Leadership based on what he terms the Fifty-Fifty Rule; while 50 percent of a person’s motivation comes from internal factors, 50 per cent is the result of external factors. While Adair does not present this as a mathematical absolute, he suggests eight principles or action steps to help leaders create a motivating working environment within three circles of influence; individual needs, team cohesion, and task involvement. …show more content…
106). Therefore, in his letter to the church at Corinth, Paul publicly commends Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; and reminds the church of their duty to give recognition to others who demonstrate similar levels of service and sacrifice (1 Corinthians 16:15-18). In the story of Esther, when the king was reminded of Mordecai’s faithful service and informed that no one had honored Mordecai, the king took decisive action to correct the oversight (Esther 6:1-10); understanding that only the service leaders recognize is guaranteed to be
Adair presents an overview of two sociological views, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Herzberg’s Hygiene Theory, that have dominated motivational theory for seventy years. Maslow raised awareness of the power of individual needs for safety, social, and esteem to motivate or demotivate human actions or decisions. While Herzberg expanded the picture of motivation to consider the influence of environmental factors such as recognition, salary, interpersonal relations; he only acknowledged them as sources of dissatisfaction not motivation. Although the concept of motivational leadership remained foreign to both Maslow and Herzberg, their work shone light on two key principles of motivation; intrinsic needs and the importance of developing a motivational environment. From this point, John Adair launches his theory of Action-Centered Leadership based on what he terms the Fifty-Fifty Rule; while 50 percent of a person’s motivation comes from internal factors, 50 per cent is the result of external factors. While Adair does not present this as a mathematical absolute, he suggests eight principles or action steps to help leaders create a motivating working environment within three circles of influence; individual needs, team cohesion, and task involvement. …show more content…
106). Therefore, in his letter to the church at Corinth, Paul publicly commends Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; and reminds the church of their duty to give recognition to others who demonstrate similar levels of service and sacrifice (1 Corinthians 16:15-18). In the story of Esther, when the king was reminded of Mordecai’s faithful service and informed that no one had honored Mordecai, the king took decisive action to correct the oversight (Esther 6:1-10); understanding that only the service leaders recognize is guaranteed to be