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Employee Motivation Theories Explained

Motivating employees requires understanding factors like ability, motivation, and environmental factors. There are several need-based theories of motivation including Maslow's hierarchy of needs which ranks physiological, safety, love, esteem and self-actualization needs, and Herzberg's dual factor theory distinguishing between motivators like achievement and hygiene factors like salary that prevent dissatisfaction. McClelland's acquired needs theory proposes that the needs for achievement, power and affiliation are learned and influence motivation. Creating a supportive work environment and appealing to different needs can help maximize employee performance and motivation.

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Employee Motivation Theories Explained

Motivating employees requires understanding factors like ability, motivation, and environmental factors. There are several need-based theories of motivation including Maslow's hierarchy of needs which ranks physiological, safety, love, esteem and self-actualization needs, and Herzberg's dual factor theory distinguishing between motivators like achievement and hygiene factors like salary that prevent dissatisfaction. McClelland's acquired needs theory proposes that the needs for achievement, power and affiliation are learned and influence motivation. Creating a supportive work environment and appealing to different needs can help maximize employee performance and motivation.

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Motivating Employees

STELLA VALERA ROXAS, MD, DPBA, FPSA


ANESTHESIOLOGIST SLRGH
Motivation “the intention of achieving a goal, leading to goal- directed
behavior.”

Ability having the skills and knowledge required to perform the job
—is also important and is sometimes the key determinant of
effectiveness.

Environmental Factors
having the resources, information, and support
one needs to perform well—are also critical to
determine performance
Need-Based Theories of Motivation
1. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

2. ERG theory

3. Herzberg’s dual factor theory

4. McClelland’s acquired needs theory


1. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Abraham Maslow
2. ERG Theory

• Theory’s main contribution to the literature


is its relaxation of Maslow’s assumptions

• ERG theory does not rank needs in any particular order

• explicitly recognizes that more than


one need may operate at a given time.
unpleasant work environment.
Acquired Needs Theory
Thank you

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