Theories of Motivation
Motivation is the word derived from the word 'motive' which means needs, desires, wants or drives within the individuals. It is the process of stimulating people to actions to accomplish the goals. In the work goal context the psychological factors stimulating the people's behavior. Motivation theory is the study of understanding what drives a person to work towards a particular goal or outcome. 8 Theories of Motivation: · Maslow's Need Hierarchy Theory : ... · Herzberg's Motivation Hygiene Theory : ... · McClelland's Need Theory : ... · McGregor's Participation Theory : ... · Urwick's Theory Z: ... · Argyris's Theory : ... · Vroom's Expectancy Theory : ... · Porter and Lawler's Expectancy Theory : 1. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs Abraham Maslow postulated that a person will be motivated when his needs are fulfilled. The need starts from the lowest level