Question

Define motivation and analyze the theories of motivation.

Answer 1

Definition: There are several Theories of Motivation that are developed to explain the concept of “Motivation”. The motivation is a drive that forces an individual to work in a certain way. It is the energy that pushes us to work hard to accomplish the goals, even if the conditions are not going our way.

The content theories deal with “what” motivates people, whereas the process theories deal with, “How” motivation occurs. Thus, theories of motivation can be broadly classified as:

Content Theories: The content theories find the answer to what motivates an individual and is concerned with individual needs and wants. Following theorists have given their theories of motivation in content perspective:

Maslow’s need Hierarchy
Herzberg’s Motivation-Hygiene Theory McClelland’s Needs Theory
Alderfer’s ERG Theory

Process Theories: The process theories deal with “How” the motivation occurs, i.e. the process of motivation and following theories were given in this context:

Vroom’s Expectancy Theory
Adam’s Equity Theory
Reinforcement Theory
Carrot and Stick Approach to Motivation

Thus, these theories posit that how an individual gets motivated to perform the task and what are the factors that contribute towards the motivation.

Answer 2

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Motivation is the process of stimulating people to action to accomplish desired goals. It  also  means to make subordinates act in desired manner.

Motive is an inner state that energises,activates and directs behaviour towards goals .

Motivator is the technique used to motivate people in an organisation.

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