| Early Theory Approach | Contemporary Theory Approach | |-----------------------|-------------------------------| | Ensure lower needs (salary, safety) are met first. | SDT: Provide autonomy in how to solve problems, mastery opportunities, and a supportive team. | | Herzberg: Improve hygiene factors (office, policy) to remove dissatisfaction; add motivators like recognition. | Expectancy: Ensure employee believes effort leads to good performance (training) and performance leads to meaningful reward (promotion, praise they value). | | Reinforcement: Give a bonus for each successful design. | Cognitive Evaluation: A bonus might reduce intrinsic joy – instead, offer choice and constructive feedback. |

Theories Of Motivation - Difference Between Early And Contemporary

| Early Theory Approach | Contemporary Theory Approach | |-----------------------|-------------------------------| | Ensure lower needs (salary, safety) are met first. | SDT: Provide autonomy in how to solve problems, mastery opportunities, and a supportive team. | | Herzberg: Improve hygiene factors (office, policy) to remove dissatisfaction; add motivators like recognition. | Expectancy: Ensure employee believes effort leads to good performance (training) and performance leads to meaningful reward (promotion, praise they value). | | Reinforcement: Give a bonus for each successful design. | Cognitive Evaluation: A bonus might reduce intrinsic joy – instead, offer choice and constructive feedback. |