Question

Discuss the early and contemporary theories of motivation in detail

Answer 1

Answer:

Early and modern theories of motivation allow a manager to find the reasons for people’s actions, desires, and needs.

Motivation theories also explain how to influence one’s direction to behavior that allows controlling and guiding employees actions.

Many theories of motivation are developed by phycologists and human resources specialist.

Theories of Motivation

Hierarchy of Needs Theory by Maslow,

Theory X and Theory Y by Mcgregor, and

Two-factor theory of Herzberg.

ERG Theory; developed by Clayton Alderfer.

Acquired Needs Theory by McClelland’s.

Goal Setting Theory by Edwin Locke.

Theory of Self Efficacy by Albert Bandura.

Reinforcement Theory by B.F. Skinner and his associates,

Cognitive Evaluation Theory,

Expectancy Theory by Victor H. Vroom,

Equity Theory of J. Stacy Adams.

In the 1950’s three specific theories were formulated and are the best known.