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MOTIVATION
The Meaning of Motivation:
Usually one or more of the following words are
in these examples.
Classification of Motives
1.Primary Motives: These motives are
otherwise called as physiological,
biological. The most commonly recognized
primary motives include hunger, thirst, sleep,
and avoidance of pain, sex, and maternal
concern. These motives are otherwise called
as physical needs.
2. Secondary Motives: Secondary needs may
i. Power Motive
ii . Achievement Motive
iii . Affiliation Motive
iv . Security Motive
v . Status Motive
vi . Competence Motive
The secondary motives may be classified as
follows:
i. Power Motive: Power motivation is a drive
ii.
Achievement Motive: Achievement
motivation is a drive some people have to
pursue and attain goals. An individual with this
drive wishes to achieve objectives and advance
up the ladder of success. Accomplishment is
iii. Affiliation Motive: Affiliation motivation is
a drive to relate to people on a social basis.
Affiliation motive can be viewed as the desire to
be liked and accepted by others. Individuals
with a high affiliation motive strive for
friendship, prefer co-operative situations rather
than competitive ones, and desire relationship
involving a high degree of mutual
understanding.
Persons with affiliation motives work better
when they are complimented for their favorable
attitudes and cooperation.
Theory
This model, which is variously, termed the
two-factor theory, the dual factor theory, and
the motivation-hygiene theory, has been
widely accepted by managers concerned with
the problem of human behavior at work.
Herzberg used the critical incident method of
your job.
Motivational Factors:
Intrinsic factors, such as achievement, recognition, the
Y
4. Ouchi’s Theory- Z
1.Vroom’s Expectancy Theory: According to
Vroom, people will be motivated to do
things to achieve some goals to the extent
that they expect that certain actions on
their part will help them to achieve the
goal. Thus an individual who has a
particular goal must practice a certain
behaviour to achieve it.
Outcome 1b
Outcome 2a
Outcome 2
Outcome 2b
2. Adams’s Equity Theory: Basically, the
theory points out that people are motivated to
maintain fair relationship between their
performance and reward in comparison to others.
Various types of inputs and outcomes of an
individual are presented in the following Table 1.
Inputs
Outcomes
Efforts Pay
Time Promotion
Education Recognition
Experience Security
Training Personal development
Ideas Benefits
Ability Friendship opportunity
Exchange relationship between a person’s inputs/outcomes in relation to
Overpaid Inequity. In this case, the person perceives that his outcomes
are more as compared to his inputs in relation to others. This relationship
can be expressed by:
Underpaid Inequity. In this case, the person perceives that his outcomes
Equity. In this case, the person perceives that his outcomes in relation to
his inputs are equal to those of others. This relationship can be expressed
by:
people.
2. It assumes that most people dislike work and will try
Theory -Y:
1. Theory Y implies a more human and supportive
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