There are several theories explaining the concept of motivation. Three important motivation theories are shown here.

1. EQUITY
THEORY

2. Idea that fairness
And equity are key components for
A motivated individual

3. Outputs
What the worker gets from
a job
Salary, Bonus, Recognition,
Reputation, Job security,
etc.
Inputs
What a worker contributes to a job
Effort, Loyalty, Hard work, Skill, Ability,
Determination, etc.

4. ABRAHAM MASLOW

5. Maslow’s Theory of
Hierarchy of Needs

6. The Hierarchal Model
Being Need
Deficit
Needs

7. PHYSIOLOGICAL
NEEDS

8. Safety
Needs
From Physical Attack
From Fatal Diseases
From Emotional Attack
From Invasion
From Extreme Losses

9. SOCIAL NEEDS

10. Need to love and be loved
Need to feel a sense of belonging and acceptance and
Need Small groups – clubs, office teams, school/college houses
Large groups – political parties, Sports teams, Facebook
People

11. ESTEEM
NEEDS

12. WHAT PEOPLE
EXPECT……..
Respect From Others
Status
Freedom
Attention

13. SELFACTUALIZATION NEEDS

14. What a man can be, he
must be..

15. Two Factor
Theory
Proposed by Frederick Herzberg

16. Workers are
influenced by
Hygiene Factors
Motivator
Factors

17. Presence of Hygiene
Factors
No
Dissatisfaction

18. Absence of Hygiene
Factors
Dissatisfaction

19. Motivator Factors

20. Presence of Motivator Factors =
Satisfaction
Absence of Motivator Factors = No
Satisfaction