Motivation Theories

1. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

1.1. Physiological

1.1.1. food

1.1.2. water

1.1.3. sleep

1.2. Safety

1.2.1. job security

1.2.2. health

1.3. Love/Belonging

1.3.1. friends

1.3.2. relationships

1.4. Esteem

1.4.1. respect

1.4.2. recognition

1.5. Self-actualization

1.5.1. personal growth

1.5.2. creativity

2. Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory

2.1. Hygiene Factors

2.1.1. salary

2.1.2. work conditions

2.1.3. security

2.2. Motivators

2.2.1. achievement

2.2.2. growth

3. Alderfer’s ERG Theory

3.1. Existence

3.1.1. basic needs

3.2. Relatedness

3.2.1. relationships

3.3. Growth

3.3.1. development

4. McClelland’s Theory of Needs

4.1. Need for Achievement

4.1.1. success

4.1.2. results

4.2. Needs for Affiliation

4.2.1. relationships

4.2.2. teamwork

4.3. Need for Power

4.3.1. influence

4.3.2. leadership

5. Goal-Setting Theory

5.1. Clear goals

5.2. Challenging goals

5.3. Feedback