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Level 4 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Motivation theories in the workplace

LSC406 · Leading and Managing Teams in logistics operations — Week 7 of 16

CourseLSC406
Week7 of 16
SemesterII
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This week’s topics

Motivation theories in the workplace

  1. Maslow's hierarchy of needs
  2. Herzberg's two-factor hygiene theory
  3. Vroom's expectancy theory
  4. Incentive structures in logistics operations
  5. Motivation Theories Explained in 10 Minutes
  6. Frederick Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory of Motivation
  7. Expectancy Theory of Motivation

What you will be able to do

  • 3.4 Discuss the role of motivation theories in improving individual and team performance.

Activity

Start with this week’s 3 videos, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: discuss the role of motivation theories in improving individual and team performance.

Study materials

Videos

  • Motivation Theories Explained in 10 Minutes · YouTube · EPM · 11 min · for registered students
  • Frederick Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory of Motivation · YouTube · Alanis Business Academy · 11 min · for registered students
  • Expectancy Theory of Motivation · YouTube · Alanis Business Academy · 6 min · for registered students

Further resources

  • Introduction to Business 2e, ch. 9.3–9.6: Maslow, McGregor, Herzberg, expectancy theory · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 300–308 · for registered students
  • Principles of Management, ch. 14: Motivating Employees · PDF · Saylor Academy, textbook chapter; pp. 531–565 · for registered students
  • Organizational Behavior, ch. 5: Theories of Motivation · PDF · Saylor Academy, textbook chapter; pp. 163–204 · for registered students
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Course plan
  • Week 1: Leadership and management in operations
  • Week 2: Foundational management theories
  • Week 3: Leadership theories and frameworks
  • Week 4: Leadership and management styles
  • Week 5: Team development concepts and models
  • Week 6: High-performance teams
  • Week 7: Motivation theories in the workplace
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: Performance improvement and business value
  • Week 10: Individual performance and professional growth
  • Week 11: Self-assessment and leadership development
  • Week 12: Applying Leading and Managing Teams in logistics operations…
  • Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
  • Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
  • Week 15: Review and coursework completion
  • Final: Final assessment and submission
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