Herzbergs Two Factor Theory Of Motivati
Eastern Michigan University
DigitalCommons@EMU
Senior Honors Theses
Honors College
2005
Herzberg 's Two-Factor Theory of Motivation
Applied to the Motivational Techniques within
Financial Institutions
Shannon Riley
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Recommended Citation
Riley, Shannon, "Herzberg 's Two-Factor Theory of Motivation Applied to the Motivational Techniques within Financial Institutions"
(2005). Senior Honors Theses. Paper 119.
This Open Access Senior Honors Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by the Honors College at DigitalCommons@EMU. It has been accepted for inclusion in Senior Honors Theses by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@EMU. For more information, please contact libir@emich.edu.
Herzberg 's Two-Factor Theory of Motivation Applied to the Motivational
Techniques within Financial Institutions
Abstract
Throughout time, many have attempted to develop detailed theories and studies of motivation, satisfaction, and self-awareness. Each of those theories at some point has been applied and tested as to its effects on people’s lives, jobs, and personal goals in life and in the work place. Due to my strong interest in the management fields specifically, I have decided to look into the different styles of motivation that managers and leaders of organizations within the financial industry typically use. After all, it has been said that one of the manager’s most basic tasks is to communicate with and motivate their workers (Ruthanakoot, 2003). It would be very difficult to try to pinpoint one theory or even one technique that seems to work better or is more effective for a certain organization. The way individuals respond to different motivational styles and techniques will often clash or contradict one another. Instead, what is important to realize, and what I will explore and analyze further, is why managers have chosen the styles they use within the workplace, whether it seems to be
DigitalCommons@EMU
Senior Honors Theses
Honors College
2005
Herzberg 's Two-Factor Theory of Motivation
Applied to the Motivational Techniques within
Financial Institutions
Shannon Riley
Follow this and additional works at: http://commons.emich.edu/honors
Recommended Citation
Riley, Shannon, "Herzberg 's Two-Factor Theory of Motivation Applied to the Motivational Techniques within Financial Institutions"
(2005). Senior Honors Theses. Paper 119.
This Open Access Senior Honors Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by the Honors College at DigitalCommons@EMU. It has been accepted for inclusion in Senior Honors Theses by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@EMU. For more information, please contact libir@emich.edu.
Herzberg 's Two-Factor Theory of Motivation Applied to the Motivational
Techniques within Financial Institutions
Abstract
Throughout time, many have attempted to develop detailed theories and studies of motivation, satisfaction, and self-awareness. Each of those theories at some point has been applied and tested as to its effects on people’s lives, jobs, and personal goals in life and in the work place. Due to my strong interest in the management fields specifically, I have decided to look into the different styles of motivation that managers and leaders of organizations within the financial industry typically use. After all, it has been said that one of the manager’s most basic tasks is to communicate with and motivate their workers (Ruthanakoot, 2003). It would be very difficult to try to pinpoint one theory or even one technique that seems to work better or is more effective for a certain organization. The way individuals respond to different motivational styles and techniques will often clash or contradict one another. Instead, what is important to realize, and what I will explore and analyze further, is why managers have chosen the styles they use within the workplace, whether it seems to be
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