Review on Theories of Motivation

This theory includes 3 levels of needs: existence, relatedness, and growth.

• Hierarchy of Needs Theory

• Theory X and Y

• ERG Theory

• Two-Factor Theory

This theory is questioned and refuted by many because of its observable basic premise that "a need, once it has been fulfilled, no longer motivates and individual".

• Hierarchy of Needs Theory

• Theory X and Y

• ERG Theory

• Two-Factory Theory

This theory does not assume the certain needs must be satisfied first before other ones can become activated.

• Hierarchy of Needs Theory

• Theory X and Y

• ERG Theory

• Two-Factor Theory

This theory suggests that when individuals or groups are given specific targets to be accomplished and a clear sense of direction is provided, this motivates them to achieve their goals.

• Reinforcement Theory

• Goal-setting Theory

• Expectancy Theory

• ERG Theory

This theory suggest that human behavior at work is determined by environmental factors and consequences that motivate an individual to work.

• Acquired Needs Theory

• Expectancy Theory

• Hierarchy of Needs Theory

• Reinforcement Theory

This suggests that a person's motivation to work depends on the relationship between expectancy, instrumentality, and valence factors.

• Acquired Needs Theory

• Two-Factor Theory

• Expectancy Theory

• Reinforcement Theory

This theory suggest that different styles of management have a different bearing on the motivation of workers in an organization. The first style is traditional, negative, and autocratic while the second is participatory, positive, and democratic.

• Acquired Needs Theory

• ERG Theory

• Goal-Setting Theory

• Theory X and Y

While on the job, people are motivated by these needs, and managers can learn to recognize these and use them to motivate behavior. These needs include the need for achievement, for power, and for affiliation.

• Goal-setting Theory

• Expectancy Theory

• ERG Theory

• Acquired Needs Theory

This theory suggests that human behavior at work is determined by environmental factors and consequences that motivate an individual to work.

• Reinforcement Theory

• Acquired Needs Theory

• Two-Factor Theory

• Hierarchy of Needs Theory

The two basic issues addressed by this theory include job satisfaction and job dissatisfaction.

• Theory X and Y

• Expectancy Theory

• ERG Theory

• Two-Factor Theory