2. Meaning of Motivation.
Motivation originally comes from Latin root word
movere, which means “to move’.
It also has been derived from the word “motive”.
Motive may be defined as an inner state of our
mind that activates and directs our behavior.
3. Definition of Motivation
Fred Luthans defined motivation as a “Process that
starts with a physiological or psychological
deficiency or need that activates behavior or a
drive that is aim at a goal or incentives.”
According to Flippo, “Motivation is the process of
attempting to influence others to do your will
through the possibility gain oe reward.”
6. Maslow Hierarchy of needs.
SELF-
ACTUALISATION
ESTEEM NEEDS
SOCIAL NEEDS
SAFETY NEEDS
PHYSIOLOGICAL NEEDS
7. Herzberg’s Theory
HYGIENE FACTORS MOTIVATORS FACTORS
Achievement
Recognition
Work itself
Responsibility
Advancement
Growth
Interpersonal Relations
Working Condition
Salary
Job Security
Status
8. Difference between Maslow and
Herzberg’s theories
Maslow’s motivation theory is based on the
hierarchy of needs, according to this theory, only
unsatisfied needs motivate individuals.
But, Herzberg’s motivation theory is
base on hygiene and motivational factors.
According to him hygiene factors prevent job
dissatisfaction but do not provide motivation to
workers.
9. CONCLUSION
Motivation is the set of processes that arouse, direct
and maintain human behavior toward attaining some
goal.
Motivated employees contribute to organizational
results by producing more in quantity and quality. In
turn, employees get more remuneration in return of
their higher contribution to organizational
performance.
“If we compare management with driving, while the
organization is vehicle, then motivation is the power
or fuel that makes the vehicle moving”.