This document discusses motivation and performance. It defines motivation as goal-directed behavior and performance as doing something successfully using knowledge. It then examines several motivation theories including Maslow's hierarchy of needs, ERG theory, and Herzberg's two-factor theory. Maslow's hierarchy includes physiological, safety, love, and esteem needs. ERG theory separates needs into existence, relatedness, and growth. Herzberg's theory distinguishes between hygiene factors that prevent dissatisfaction and motivation factors that encourage satisfaction and better performance. The conclusion states that motivation is essential for high performance and leaders can foster it to help organizations succeed.