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Theories of Human Motivation in the Workplace, Summaries of Business English

The two main theories of human motivation in the workplace - theory x and theory y. Theory x assumes that employees are inherently lazy and need to be closely supervised, while theory y assumes that employees are self-motivated and seek opportunities for personal growth and development. An overview of the key characteristics of each theory, as well as examples of how they have been applied in different industries and contexts. It also touches on the importance of effective communication, active listening, and empathy in managing employees, particularly when dealing with difficult or dissatisfied employees. The document could be useful for students studying topics related to organizational behavior, human resource management, or leadership and management.

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Teacher info: 0976672866
References:
+ english for business studies (third edition)
+ NY Times, The economist, Harvard Review
+ Steve Jobs 2005 Stanford Commencement
+ Good manager: argument and examples.
Good listener, active listening and deep understanding with a sense of sympathy
* different ideas thrown around,
* HR manager: tasked with the most difficult problems, not technical problems but people's problems ->
delicate and tactful in dealing with dissatisfied employee,
Presentation: chapter 23
Writing: deadline midnight Sunday (google doc) (maximum 300 words)
Theory X refers to the fulfillment of basic human needs (food, clothes, accomodation) practically
evreything people need to sustain their lives. Work is nothing but a tool for meeting their needs. Theory
X claims that
Theory X: The inability to take responsibility of themselves -->
Theory Y: people have the psychological needs to work. Working and especially achieving something
difficult generates stimuli for the brain via hormones.
Theory Y relates to ‘higher order’ in the hierarchy of needs which include recognition, social status and
discovering one's sense of self
In the past, theory X used to be more prevalent in vietnam because during that period the vietnam
market was dominated by industries like mining and

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Teacher info: 0976672866 References:

  • english for business studies (third edition)
  • NY Times, The economist, Harvard Review
  • Steve Jobs 2005 Stanford Commencement + Good manager: argument and examples. Good listener, active listening and deep understanding with a sense of sympathy
  • different ideas thrown around,
  • HR manager: tasked with the most difficult problems, not technical problems but people's problems -> delicate and tactful in dealing with dissatisfied employee, Presentation: chapter 23 Writing: deadline midnight Sunday (google doc) (maximum 300 words) Theory X refers to the fulfillment of basic human needs (food, clothes, accomodation) practically evreything people need to sustain their lives. Work is nothing but a tool for meeting their needs. Theory X claims that Theory X: The inability to take responsibility of themselves --> Theory Y: people have the psychological needs to work. Working and especially achieving something difficult generates stimuli for the brain via hormones. Theory Y relates to ‘higher order’ in the hierarchy of needs which include recognition, social status and discovering one's sense of self In the past, theory X used to be more prevalent in vietnam because during that period the vietnam market was dominated by industries like mining and