What's it: Motivation is the drive-in us to act or behave in a certain way. The urge can come from persuasion or interest. Personal gain can also be a driver. Other driving factors are wants, needs, goals, preferences, perceptions, attitudes,
Motivation
Non-Financial Motivation: Why Is It Important? What are the Types?
What's it: Non-financial motivation is an employee's encouragement without involving direct monetary compensation such as salary. Rather, it involves factors related to the employee's job and self. Several methods are available, including job
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Importance, Order of Needs and Criticism
What's it: Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a theory to show how our needs vary and have levels, from the most basic to the least important. Maslow divides our needs into a pyramid with five hierarchies, starting from the lowest (most basic) to
Herzberg’s Theory of Motivation: Examples and Explanations
What's it: Herzberg's theory of motivation outlines two important factors for satisfying and motivating us. First, we have basic needs, and when they are met, we are satisfied. And, if not fulfilled, we are disappointed. However, meeting these
McClelland’s Theory of Needs: Types and How to Satisfy
What's it: McClelland's theory of needs explains how the needs for achievement, affiliation, and power influence individual actions. These three needs underscore why a person is motivated. Some predominate on the need for affiliates to explain
Adam’s Equity Theory: How It Works and A Brief Explanation
What's is: Adam's equity theory is a motivational theory by links employee motivation and satisfaction with fairness for what is received from the company. Therefore, employees will naturally compare what they give to the company with what they
Pink’s Theory of Motivation: Elements and A Brief Explanation
What's it: Pink's theory of motivation describes three vital elements for intrinsically motivating employees: autonomy, mastery, and purpose. Employees have a psychological need to support them to grow and develop. All three play an important
McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y: Categories, Characteristics, and Implications
What's it: McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y describe two groups of employees. One is motivated by external incentives and requires supervision because they are less likely to take the initiative. Others need autonomy in their work to actualize
Financial Motivation: Why It Matters and Types
What's it: Financial motivation is an encouragement to employees to do something involving monetary compensation or the like. Companies have many variations to motivate employees. Salary or wages are the most common to encourage them to work
Why Are Well-Motivated Employees Important To Business?
Motivated employees are important to achieve success and generate more profits. They tend to be more productive, allowing your company to produce more output. They also contribute to providing superior customer service, enabling strong customer