Discussion: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Motivators, and De-motivators
Discuss
There are three questions involved in this discussion. Respond to each. Begin by identifying your affiliation (department /agency) and type of agency (career, volunteer, or combination).
- Are there different motivators and de-motivators for those in career departments and those in all volunteer departments? If so, what are the differences and why do they exist? Include in your discussion what you believe to be the three most important motivators and three most important de-motivators in each department type.
- Are there different motivators and de-motivators for those in the different emergency services (fire service, EMS providers, and law enforcement)? If so, what do you believe to be the differences and why might they exist?
- As a supervisor, what specific motivational strategies (cite two or three) have you employed in motivating your people? Were they successful? Why or why not?
If you do not currently hold a supervisory position, assume that you are one in your organization.
Respond
Participate in this discussion by responding in the discussion area for this course. After posting your original topic, follow up by responding to at least two of your colleagues with 125-word responses. Your postings must always combine your original thinking and opinion with authoritative references. Cite your sources, check your spelling and grammar, and make sure that your postings are well written.
FESHE Course: Personnel Management for the Fire and Emergency Services, Version 1.0, Winter 2007©
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