Motivation Theories
Two types of motivation theories
- Content theories (focusing on what causes people to put effort into work)
- Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
- Herzberg’s Motivation-Hygiene Theory
- McClelland’s Learned Needs Theory
- Process theories (focusing on how people are putting forth efforts [what steps])
- Reinforcement Theory
- Goal Setting Theory
- (Expectancy Theory)
- Equity Theory