starblazer herzberg and mcgregor
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Leadership and Motivational Theorists Project for Johns Hopkins University Admin/ISTE project 2011.TRANSCRIPT
Frederick Herzberg &
Douglas McGregorA Starblazers Production
Historical Foundation of Theories
Frederick Herzberg
• Theory emerged from studies of management at IBM during the 1940's
• A review of the literature on job attitudes and satisfaction revealed conflicts
• Constructed a two-factor theory of management in 959 based on motivation and hygiene
• Used his expertise and background in mental health along with his research of literature to identify a list of factors that contribute to job satisfaction
• Hygiene factors lead to short-term satisfaction• Motivational factors lead to long-term satisfaction
Herzberg's Hygiene and Motivating Factors
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Relationship of Herzberg's Theory Components
Historical Foundations of Theories
Douglas McGregor
• Questioned some basic assumptions about behavior in organizations
• Outlined new role for managers in his book The Human Side of Enterprise, 1960
• Developed two contrasting theories: X and Y• Theory X states: Employees are basically lazy and need
management• Theory Y states: Employees strive to do well and should be given
every opportunity to use their creativity
McGregor's X & Y Theories
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Point of Comparison: Motivation
...in effect making them want to row even harder.
One characteristic common to both theorists is that of motivation. Herzberg and McGregor, in his Theory Y, purport that components such as achievement, recognition, the work itself, responsibility and advancement, motivate people...
Concerns about the Theories
Herzberg and McGregor agree that leaders have it within their power to tap into the human potential in their organizations and thereby improve performance. However, we know that not everyone working in the school has achieved high levels of self-esteem and self-actualization. Marzano notes that a typical school has 30 percent superstars, 50 percent middle stars, and 20 percent falling stars (p. 44).
Concerns about the Theories
The falling stars may be satisfied with Herzberg's hygiene factors like decent working conditions and a reliable weekly paycheck. They may even appreciate Theory X type management because they do not want to be involved in organizational problem-solving. A good leader must satisfy these desires and find a way for falling stars to contribute to rather than withdraw from or create conflict within the school community.
How the Theories Apply to School-Based Administration
Herzberg
Must Do's for Today:
1. Keep my staff satisfied.2. Recognize someone for doing
a nice job.
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McGregor
Theory X = Authoritative Theory Y = Participative
Most school leaders apply components from both theories
depending on context.
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Implementing Theorists' Ideas when working with teachers to use
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Herzberg Theory of Motivation
Implementing Theorists' Ideas when working with teachers to use
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McGregor's X Theory
Implementing Theorists' Ideas when working with teachers to use
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McGregor's Y Theory
Project Team Members
Beth Novick
Barbara Recchio-Demmin
Shannon Peterson
Leslie G Perry
Brooke Mulartrick