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There are several theories of motivation, including Individual Differences, Equity Theory and Reinforcement Theory, and theories advanced by Mazlow, Herzberg and MacGregor, among others.
A. Select and explain any two of the theories of motivation discussed this term
B. Pick one of the theories you described in part A and explain how a manager might use it to help her manage her team
C SCENARIO:
Your department is made up of people who are very different from each other. One woman, Maya is a 28-year-old single parent who is working for minimum wage and having serious problems paying for her rent and food each week. Another staff member, Andrea, is in her mid-50s and is quite wealthy. She could retire, but continues to work because she finds her job personally fulfilling - in other words, it allows her to achieve her full potential. You have decided to apply Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to identify how to best motivate each of these employees.
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need is likely most important to Maya? Why?
How about to Andrea? Why?