Motivational Theories

The success of any organization depends on the ability of managers to provide a motivating environment for its employees. Motivated employees are more productive, happier, and stay with the organization longer. One of the primary tasks a manager faces is to find out what motivates their staff. By understanding employee needs, managers can understand what rewards to use to motivate them.Abraham Maslow proposed the theory called hierarchy of needs theory. Maslow believed that within every individual, there exists a hierarchy of five needs and that each level of ...