Description of Motivation Theory

Running Head: MOTIVATIONAL THEORY
Motivational Theory
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MOTIVATIONAL THEORY1
Motivation Theory Description Example of
Appropriate
Situation to Use
Pros Cons
Maslow’s Hierarchy
of Needs Theory
 Maslow needs
hierarchy theory is
considered to be a
motivational theory of
psychology which
consists of a model of
five-tiers based on
human needs (Howard
et al., 2016). The levels
are depicted on a
hierarchical basis
within a pyramid which
clearly demonstrates
the needs from bottom
to top. This involves
psychological needs,
safety, love and
belonging, esteem and
self-actualization needs
of Maslow.
The need can be
best applicable for
the operational
prospective
associated with the
internal
environment of the
organization under
the area of
motivating the
employees in case
of any
discrepancies
caused.
This gives an
advanced and
required
summary of
needs that are
associated with
humans which
can be easily
applied under
the area of
product design,
pricing and
positioning.
A clear empirical
testing cannot be
done under this
respective theory
(Perryer et al.,
2016). The
satisfaction level
associated with the
respective needs
cannot be measured
on all terms which is
negative part.

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Douglas McGregor’s
Theory X and
Theory Y
The X theory and Y theory is
considered to be the
motivational theory introduced
by Douglas McGregor during
1960’s. The theories are
completely based on certain
premises in which the
management is required to
assemble the different
production factors which
include the human beings in
order to achieve the work
associated with the
organization.
This respective
theory can be
simply applied for
fresh starters who
may likely require
more guidance or
can be used during
a particular
situation where
much control is
required to be
implemented at the
time of any crisis
caused.
These
respective
theories remain
more optimistic
in order to
operate within
the internal
environment of
the
organization.
The negative part
can be that theory x
and y are over-
generalized under all
aspects where it is
not possible for an
employees to fit
either with x and y
theory.
Herzberg’s Two-
Factor Theory of
Motivation
(Motivation-Hygiene
Theory)
This respective theory
generally states that, there are
two major factors within the
organization which can cause
both job satisfaction and
dissatisfaction. The factors that
come under the first set are the
motivational factors. These
factors are considered to be
This can be applied
when there is low
motivation and high
hygiene within the
internal
environment of the
organization. Under
this respective part
the employees may
Using this
respective
theory, it will
be easy for the
companies to
give direct
focus on the
problems that
are associated
In this several parts
that are related to the
system of job
productivity and
satisfaction cannot
be related directly
which is an
advantage of the
theory`