Question

Compare Maslow’s Theory and Hezrlerg’s theory.

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Point of Difference	Maslow's Theory	Herzberg's Models
1.	Formulation	In terms of needs	In terms of rewards or incentives
2.	Order of needs	Hierarchical or sequential arrangement of needs	No such arrangement
3.	Nature of theory	Descriptive	Prescriptive
4.	Essence of theory	Unsatisfied needs motivate individuals.	Gratified needs regulate behaviour and performance.
5.	Motivator	Any need can be a motivator if it is relatively unsatisfied.	Only higher-order needs serve as motivators.
6.	Applicability	Takes a general view of the motivational problems of all workers.	Takes a microview and deals with work-oriented motivational problems of professional workers.