Motivation and Management: Theories, Practice, and Applications

This report provides an overview of motivation, exploring its definition, importance, and various applications in the workplace. It delves into the significance of motivation in enhancing employee productivity and engagement. The report discusses different ways to boost motivation, including creating a positive working environment and providing training. It then examines key theories of motivation, such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's two-factor theory, and equity theory, along with the John Holland theory of personality. The report differentiates between content and process theories of motivation, highlighting their respective focuses. The conclusion emphasizes the crucial role of motivation in improving dedication, efficiency, and overall workplace positivity.

Organization behavior

Introduction
• Topic 14 selected
• Motivation overview general framework
• Motivation is important factor
• Boost efficiency
• Enhance productivity

Motivation concept and definition
• Latin word “movere”
• Process of planning
• Manage operational activities
• Influences the other individuals
• Willingness of the employees
(Peters, 2015).

Motivation applies in the workplace
• Focuses on the targets
• Boost productivity
• Creativity positivity
• Ways to boost motivation:
a.)Working environment

Managers can instill the motivation into
employees
• Coaching
Helps the employees to take assistance from
supervisors
• Training
Boost knowledge in relation to operational
functions (Miner, 2015).

Theories of motivation
• Maslow hierarchy of needs
a.) Satisfy the needs of the employees.
b.) boost motivation (Neff,2017).

Theories of motivation
• Two factor theory (Herzberg theory of
motivation)
a.) hygiene factor
b.) Motivator factor

Theories of motivation
• Equity theory:
a.) equal treatment
b.) Positive attitude
c.) Offer rewards
d.) Boost dedication

John Holland theory of personality and job fit
• Realistic
• Investigative
• Artistic
• social
• enterprising
• conventional

Difference between content theory and
process theory of motivation
• Content theory:
a.) Maslow hierarchy of needs
b.) two factor theory
c.) David McClelland
• Process theory:
a.) Reinforcement
b.) expectancy
c.) equity and goal setting (Osemekeand
Adegboyega, 2017).

Conclusion
• Motivation important factor
• Boost dedication
• Enhance efficiency
• Create positivity
• Enhance engagement
• Satisfy the needs

References
• Miner, J.B., 2015. Organizational behavior 1: Essential
theories of motivation and leadership. Routledge.
• Neff, W., 2017. Work and human behavior. Routledge.
• Osemeke, M. and Adegboyega, S., 2017. Critical Review
and Comparism between Maslow, Herzberg, and
McClelland‟ s Theory of Needs. Funai Journal of
Accounting, Business and Finance, 1(1), pp.161-173.
• Peters, R.S., 2015. The concept of motivation.
Routledge.