Dominance hierarchy

2.3 Consequences of Job satisfaction/dissatisfaction Job satisfaction is, before everything else, a concept, and as such it has to be understood. Job satisfaction is something we use to understand how things are, and to improve our lives, based on that understanding. In other words, there is no need for realism or assumptions of what things really are. It is enough to understand it as a tool. Given its complex nature, Job satisfaction is still being studied and no final word over its…

after a successful sale, it is more likely that they will try and achieve more so as to be recognized again. Appreciation is an emotional requirement according to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. When people are subjected to fulfillment of this type of needs they tend to be happier and more productive. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, it is important to achieve the emotional needs before it is possible to achieve self fulfilment. When motivated they also learn to appreciate their jobs and…

Similarly, the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and Vroom’s theory of expectancy provided that the leaders understand the needs of their employees while knowing ways of prioritising the needs of employee for their benefits. The previous research studies have provided that the motivation…

JOB DESIGN Introduction: What is Job Design? In the simplest of terms it basically refers to a work arrangement or even rearrangement, which aims at overcoming as well as reducing employee alienation and job dissatisfaction that arises from mechanistic and repetitive tasks. Organizations tend to rely on Job Design in order to try and raise productivity levels that is by offering rewards. Rewards could be non-monetary, for example experiencing job satisfaction after having met challenging…

This section provides the conceptual and theoretical definition and related research studies on various organizational and employee factors which may influence the public service motivation (PSM) of the public sector employees in other cultural context. This portion will mostly focus on public service motivation, and factors affecting the same such as organizational culture, demographic factors, organizational commitment and work motivation, among others. Public Service Motivation There are many…

in the agency theory. 2.3.1.2 The strategic role The strategic role of the board of directors is based on the stewardship theory. This theory found its foundation in psychology and sociology and defines that managers could be seen as stewards who are motivated to act in the best interest of their principals (Donaldson & Davis, 1991) . As opposed to the agency theory, the stewardship theory assumes that there is no difference in interest between management and ownership, which means that…

I start working towards it there are several things to be taken care of like do I have enough food to eat in order to sustain myself or my surroundings are safe. Therefore, I support and trace the explanation my motivating force through Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. One I am fully satisfied physiologically, personally and finacially, I will be driven and motivated to work on myself in order to reach my highest potential. Once the lower needs are satisfied, it leaves room for working on oneself as…

According to the article, entitled “Self-determination theory and actualization of human potential” written by Deci and associates, in reference to self-determination idea, success and achievement can be understood of one’s full potential. Success and achievement does not occur spontaneously, therefore, a person needs constant encouragement. The idea of self-determination theory presumes the following viewpoints: individuals are naturally motivated to get things done, individuals who are…

Many of the well-known theorists of our time believed in the concept of human potential as it relates to the theory of self-determination. In order to actualize ones potential, we assume that people have a natural inherent tendency towards organization, and have certain characteristics and abilities that will flourish when nurtured. The article emphasizes the idea that self-realization and reaching ones potential is not an automatic process, but one that also requires certain conditions to be…

Ever since I was little, my parents instilled in me the importance of caring for people who need help, and to always give more than you receive. The values that I learned from both my parents and Girl Scouts ultimately led me to choosing nursing as my career. According to Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary (2012), a philosophy is “the most basic beliefs, concepts, and attitudes of an individual or group,” and by entering a career of service and compassion it is important to have a concrete…