Motivation Theories for Tesco's New Store 'Jack'

INTRODUCTION TO
BUSINESS

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................3
TASK.........................................................................................................................................3
Maslow need hierarchy theory...............................................................................................3
McClelland theory of needs and motivation..........................................................................4
CONCLUSION.........................................................................................................................6
REFERENCES.........................................................................................................................7

INTRODUCTION
Motivation is the force which inspire and encourage people to work towards the
achievement of organization objective. The drivers of motivation are classified under
extrinsic and intrinsic factors. This report will define motivation theories which can be used
by Tesco’s new store ‘Jack’. As motivation is the source which can boost employee
productivity, this can also offer job satisfaction and enhance employee loyalty towards the
organization.
TASK
Motivational theories are the approach of evaluating the drivers of motivation for a
person which can inspire them to work towards the achievement of desired organizational
objective (Motivational theories, 2021). Motivation theories are based on extrinsic and
intrinsic factors which defines which types of factors are the source of motivation for an in
dividual.
Maslow need hierarchy theory
This theory of motivation was proposed by Abraham Maslow which is based on
human needs which starts from lower to the higher order of needs. This motivational theory
states that after meeting one level of need, an individual looks forwards towards fulfilment of
higher level of needs (Rossier and Bühlmann, 2018). The need hierarchy theory is based upon
different level of needs, which are- psychological needs, safety and security needs, social and
belongingness needs, self-esteem needs and self-actualization needs.