This document discusses motivation and compensation. It defines motivation as the driving force that causes individuals to work towards goals in order to fulfill needs or expectations. Motivation is unique to each individual and context-dependent. The document then discusses several theories of motivation including Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory. It defines compensation as the remuneration employees receive in return for their contributions, which is important for standard of living, status, motivation, loyalty and productivity. The aims of compensation are to attract, motivate and retain capable employees. Components of compensation include direct factors like wages and bonuses, and indirect factors like benefits. Determining salary is based on skills required, labor supply and demand, location, stability and compensation philosophy.