This document summarizes several major theories of motivation presented by Adil Noorani. It outlines Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory which identifies five levels of human needs from physiological to self-actualization. The document also briefly mentions other motivation theories by Herzberg, Alderfer, McClelland, McGregor, Broadwater, Pearson and Vroom. Maslow's theory is then explained in more detail with implications for recognizing individual differences, using goals and feedback, allowing participation in decisions, and ensuring an equitable reward system.

1. A
REPORT ON
MOTIVATIONAL
THEORIES
PRESENTED BY:
ADIL NOORANI.

2. • DEFINITION:
• “The process which begins with a basic need that creates
a force that aims at achieving targets & satisfying the
unsatisfied need.”

3. Theories of Motivation:
 Need hierarchy theory- Abraham Maslow
 Two factor theory-Frederick Herzberg
 ERG theory-Clayton Alderfer
 Acquired-needs theory-David McClelland
 Theory x & y- Douglas Mcgregor
 Goal setting theory- Gane Broadwater
 Equity theory- McJane Pearson
 Expectancy theory-VictorVrooms

4. ABRAHAM MASLOW’S
HIERARCHY OF NEEDSTHEORY
• Maslow's theory is based on the Hierarchy of Human
Needs. According to Maslow, human behavior is related to
his needs. It is adjusted as per the nature of needs to be
satisfied. In hierarchy of needs theory, Maslow identified
five types / sets of human need arranged in a hierarchy of
their importance and priority :
1. Physiological Needs
2. Security / Safety Needs
3. Social Needs
4. Esteem Needs
5. Self-actualization Needs

5. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

6. IMPLICATIONS:
 Recognize Individual Differences
 Use Goal and Feedback
 Allow Employees to Participate in
Decisions
 Link Reward to Punishment
 Check the System for Equity

8. FOR FEEDBACK:
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:ADILNOORANI5@GMAIL.COM