There are three motivational theories. these theories which includ

1. There are three motivational theories. These theories which
include Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory, Frederick
Hertzberg’s motivation – hygiene theory and David
McClelland’s achievement based motivation theory. Abraham
Maslow’s hierarchy motivation of a person is based on
predetermined hierarchy of needs (McGuire, 2012). This type of
theory identified basic human needs in an ascending order
which include physiological needs, safety needs, social needs,
esteem needs and self-actualization needs. According this
theory, human being is a wanting creature, wants more and
more. When one want is satisfied, then the next level of wants
need to be satisfied. In addition, when a certain want is
satisfied, it can no longer act as a motivator of particular
behavior hence only unsatisfied needs can motivate a person.
Hertzberg’s motivational hygiene theory indicates the way to
the industry to raise performance through increased job
satisfaction (Herzberg et al.,2011). It mainly operates through
building strong motivation and high satisfaction of job. It has
two sets of job conditions which include ‘Hygiene Factors’ and
‘Motivating Factors’. Hygiene factors prevent loses in
performance of employees because of work restrictions. They
are also known as maintenance factors. On the other hand,
motivating factors satisfy and yield high performance in
employees. David McClelland achievement motivation theory
suggest that every individual has one of three main driving
motivators, which include achievement, power or affiliation.
Moreover, these motivators are development through culture
and experience of life (McClelland.,2015).
Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy motivation theory has pyramid
nature with five levels of want while Hertzberg’s motivational
hygiene theory has categories that affect motivation; motivators
and hygiene factors. On the other hand David McClelland
achievement motivation theory is based on three types of
motivational needs which include achievement, power and

2. affiliation wants. Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy motivation
theory wants are arranged in ascending order while Hertzberg’s
motivational hygiene theory focus on two factors that have
positive and negative satisfaction. On the other hand, David
McClelland achievement motivation theory has strong want for
feedback of what has been achieved and the progress. Abraham
Maslow’s hierarchy motivation theory is applicable in today
world work by employees having various wants and each of
those wants have different levels. Before employees search for
recognition they will seek for basic needs first like food,
clothing and shelter. Wants of employees are satisfied according
to their different levels.
Hawthorne studies resulted to development of Human Relations
Movement in business management. This studies was about
measuring the impact of various working conditions by the
company itself like payment systems, levels of lighting and
hours of work on the output of workers. Observation of
Hawthorne studies was starting of importance of management
style as a main contributor to productivity of industry. Another
observation was interpersonal skills being vital as monetary
incentives.
References
McClelland, D. C. (2015). The achievement motive.
McGuire, K. J. (2012). Maslow's hierarchy of needs. An
introduction. GRIN Verlag
Herzberg, F., Mausner, B., & Snyderman, B. B. (2011). The
motivation to work. Transaction Publishers.