Question

Explain the concept of motivation.

Answer 1

Concept of Motivation:
The term motivation is derived from the word 'motive”. ... Motivation may be defined as a planned managerial process, which stimulates people to work to the best of their capabilities, by providing them with motives, which are based on their unfulfilled needs.

Answer 2

Motivation is simply the driving force which drives one to achieve or reach goals.  It is a psychological process which initiates - guides - maintains goal-oriented behavior.

Explanation:

Motivation is the key to all human actions, right from quenching our thirst to becoming a scientist.

• It is a personal internal feeling influenced by internal and external factors which drives a person to do something.
• Motivation is based on need.
• Motivation is planned and continuous process
• Motivation can be positive or negative and is based on positive or negative reinforcements.
• Motivation helps to improve efficacy, image, and human relations.

• Motivation components – activation, persistence, and intensity
• Motivation can be intrinsic or extrinsic.

Many psychologists have proposed motivational theories like Maslow’s needs hierarchy, Herzberg’s two-factor theory, Alderfer’s ERG theory, Skinner’s reinforcement theory, Locke’s goal-setting theory etc.,  based on three main concepts – instincts, drives and needs, arousal levels .