The Grand Theories
Defining Grand theories
Grand theories- “ all encompassing theory
that seeks to explain the full range of
motivated action”- The will motivate all
actions.
Some prominent examples would be
eating, drinking, working, play compete
fear, certain things, read, fall in love, and
everything else.”
The author provides a biblical statements
that helps to make a decisive conclusion
about all encompassing: “the love of
money is all root of all evil is-Grand
theory of evil,” the Will motivates all
action- the grand theory of action
Earlier Motivational theorist and their concepts
Abraham MaslowAuthor of Maslow's
hierarchy of needs-
D Esteem needs- (Self
Confidence, the
absence of self doubt,
recognition of
achievement by peer
affiliated groups)
B. Safety/Security(Economic safety,
Health and wellness)
A: Physiological needs
(food, Shelter
Clothing
C. Belonging or
affiliation: (Impact of
relationships
stemming from group
affiliations, family ties,
peer affiliations and
spousal relations
F. Person Reaches
Self Actualization- A
whole person, who is
extrovert in nature,
has confidence,
treasures morality and
does nto prejudge
Earlier Grand theorist and
their work cont.
Alderfer’s ERG
Theory
Clayton Alderfer
Core needs (1)
Need for Existence
(2) The need to
relate (3) The
Growth Needs
A. The need to
Exist- Physiological
ad safety needs; it
corresponds
satisfied lower order
needs lead to the
desire for
satisfaction of
higher order needs.
(Example- a
disgruntled
employees may have
a need to satify work
ethic- his
motivation. (come
to work early)
B. Similar to
Maslows Hiearchy
of needs because
lowerd need lead to
the desire for
satisfaction of
higher order needs
Earlier Grand theorist and
their work Cont. Herzberg’s
Two Factor Theory
HYGIENE FACTORS- EXTRINSIC
MOTIVATORS
JOB CONTENT – INTRINSIC
MOTIVATORS-DISSATISFACTION
Ability to grow within the
organization
Hygiene
factor
(external
motivations-)
Job content
dissatisfaction
• A: Polices and procedures
that discourage job mobility
• B. Overly supervised
• C. Low salaries-high
expectations.
• D. Lack of empathy from
administrators
Empathy from supervisors
and administrators
Opportunity to advance
professionally is a constant
Recognition, Awards and
Incentive are target based,
non-biased and offered
continuously
David McClelland and John Atkinson,= Social
and Esteem Motivation
Heed For affiliation1 High need for
affiliation with an
organization
B. Need for Power-
1.Their character
traits display the
need to solve
problems,
McClelland's, need
theory- achievement
motivation theoryhow individuals
needs and
environmental
factors combine to
form three basic
human motives
2. create solutionsTheir goal is to
achieve
A: The need to
achieve- used to
describe individuals
who are driven by
their challenges.
1. Desire to be
influential or
impactful
2. The need to exert
power over others
3. Seeking Positions
of Leadership
Seeks out jobs for
that provide
frequent interaction
with others