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Differences and similarities between maslow en herzberg theories

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Answered by Vishrocks
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BASIS OF THEORY: Maslow's theory is based on the hierarchy of human needs. He identified five sets of human needs(on priority basis) and their satisfaction in motivating employees while Herzbergrefers to hygiene factors and motivating factors in his theory. ... While Herzberg's theory is moHerzberg's theory is more prescriptive

Difference and similarities BETWEEN MASLOW’S THEORY AND HERZBERG’S THEORY

Gaurav Akrani(2011) enumerated several dinstictions between Maslow and Herzberg’s theories as follows:

IN TERMS OF MEANING: Maslow’S theory is based on the concept of human needs and their satisfaction while Herzberg’s theory is based on the use of motivators which includes achievement, recognition and opportunity for growth.

BASIS OF THEORY: Maslow’s theory is based on the hierarchy of human needs. He identified five sets of human needs(on priority basis) and their satisfaction in motivating employees while Herzberg refers to hygiene factors and motivating factors in his theory. Hygiene factors are dissatisfiers while motivating factors motivate subordinate. Hierarchical arrangement of need is not given.

NATURE OF THEORY: Maslow’s theory is rather simple and descriptive, the theory is based long experience about human needs. While Herzberg’s theory is more prescriptive. It suggests the motivating factors which can be used effectively. The theory is based on actual information collected by Herzberg after interviewing 203 engineers and accountants.

APPLICABILITY OF THEORY: Maslow’s theory is the most popular and widely cited theory of motivation and has wide applicability. It is mostly applicable to poor and developing countries where money is still a big motivating factor. While Herzberg’s theory is an extension of Maslow’s theory of motivation. It is on the other hand applicable to rich and developed countries where money is less important motivating factor.

DESCRIPTIVE OR PRESCRIPTIVE: Maslow’s theory is descriptive in nature while Herzberg’s theory is Prescriptive in nature.

MOTIVATORS: According to Maslow’s model, any need can act as a motivator provided it is not satisfied while Herzberg in his dual factor model, hygiene factors(lower levels) do not act as motivators, only higher order needs(achievement, recognition, challenging work) act as motivators.

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Differences and similarities between maslow and herzberg theories

Explanation:

  • Abraham Maslow  gave highlights on the theory of motivation in 1943. In his theory based on the human needs and fulfillment.
  • While Frederick Herzberg coined the job enrichment and the two-factor theory of motivation based his approach on the rewards and incentives. And emphasized more on the work motivation.  Both of them were psychologists
  • The Maslow theory is a general theory that states that motivation urges to satisfy the needs and Herzberg stated that there are various factors that create job satisfaction and dissatisfaction.  
  • In terms of nature, the Maslow theory is descriptive and Herzberg is Prescriptive Maslow theory is Hierarchical and Herzberg theories does not have any sequence.

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