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1. MotivationAravind.T.S
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2. Meaning
Motivation is a process
— Inducing
— Inspiring
— Energising people
— Work willingly with zeal
— Achieve desired goals
— Moral boosting activity

3. Definition
Motivation is the act of stimulating someone or
oneself to get a desired course of action or to push
the right bottom to get a desired reaction.”
Michal, J. Jucius

4. Process of Motivation
—Motive: It indicates the inner state of mind that energises, activates or moves a person
and directs his behaviour towards goals.
— Behaviour: Behaviour is the sum of various activities and attitudes of a person
— Goal: Final Destination or target
— Feedback: Understand and analyse the motives, behaviour, goals and incentives for
motivation

5. Types of Motivation
— Extrinsic Motivation :is geared toward external
rewards and rein forcer's
— Intrinsic Motivation : is geared toward internal
rewards and reinforcer's

6. Classical Theories of Motivation
— Fear and Punishment Theory
— Monetary Reward Theory
— Carrot and Stick Theory

7. Modern Theories of Motivation
— Maslow Need Hierarchy
— ERG Theory of Motivation
— Theory X and Y
— Herzberg’s two factor theory of motivation
— Vroom’s Valence Expectancy Theory

8. Maslow Need Hierarchy

9. — Existence needs
— Relatedness needs
— Growth needs
ERG Theory of Motivation
Clayton Alderfer

10. ERG Theory of Motivation

11. Theory X and Y
Douglas McGregor

12. Herzberg’s two factor theory of motivation
— Motivators are things that create positive feelings.
— Hygiene factors were associated with work
context and environment.

13. Herzberg’s two factor theory of Motivation

14. Vroom’s Valence Expectancy Theory

15. Force(motivation) =Valence(value) x Expectancy
(probability) x Instrumentality(relationship
between performance and reward)

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