Understanding Different Motivation Theories and Their Application into Organisation

Managing People and
System

Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................1
Understanding of different motivation theories and their application into organisation.................1
Herzberg Motivation –Hygiene Theory.................................................................................1
Maslow Hierarchy Needs.......................................................................................................2
Vroom’s Expectancy Theory:.................................................................................................2
Detailed explanation of Maslow’s hierarchy needs................................................................3
Modern workplace and theory of motivation.........................................................................4
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................5
References:.......................................................................................................................................6
Books and Journals.................................................................................................................6

Introduction
Human resources is regarded as the important investment by the business firm, therefore
it is essential for the companies to look after the needs of the people so that business objectives
are met. People management is the process which encompasses set of practices which help in
talent acquisition, talent optimization and talent retention at workplace meanwhile providing
guidance and assistance to the business (Bindseil, 2019). Due to the situation of pandemic, most
of the companies have shifted towards the work from home due to which employees are facing a
problem of anxiety, stress, lack of motivation and low morale. The below mentioned report is on
the understanding of motivation practices and how these practices could be implemented by the
business firm to boost the motivation level of employee to work with full of energy and
enthusiasm.
Understanding of different motivation theories and their application into
organisation.
Herzberg Motivation –Hygiene Theory
Also known as two-factor theory of motivation or motivation hygiene theory was
developed by Frederick Herzberg, a psychologist in the year 1950. Based on a study executed on
200 accountants and engineers with regards to positive and negative feelings experience by these
personnel at workplace regarding their job, Herzberg identified two factors that have a direct
influence over the good and bad experience for their job.
 Motivational factors: Herzberg found that there are several elements which lead to the
satisfaction level of employee and enhance their motivation to work hard. Such as career
progression and growth, enjoyable work, recognition, responsibility, advancement etc.
 Hygiene factors: Absence of these factors lead to the dissatisfaction, lack of motivation
or may lead to the demoralization (Kolekar, Pai and MM, 2019). Few factors such
remuneration, company policies, working conditions, security, status, interpersonal
relationship etc.
Based on these factors Herzberg suggest that companies can use these factors to increase the
motivation level of employees to work with more productivity and efficiency along with adding
value to their life. Additionally this model suggest that hygiene needs must be met before the
motivational as these factors leads to the dissatisfaction and low esteem of the employees.
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