3. WHAT IS MOTIVATION?
Motivationisthe wordderivedfrom the word’ motive ’ which
meansneeds, desires,wantsor driveswithinthe individuals.
It isthe process of stimulatingpeople to actionsto accomplish
the goals.
Motivationisthe innerpower orenergy thatpushes one towards
performinga certainaction.Motivationstrengthensambition,
increasesinitiative,givesdirection,courage,energy andthe
persistenceto follow goals(Sasson, 1987)
4. The most common types of motivation
include:
Extrinsic motivation: This type of
motivation refers to factors that are
outside of the person, such as
bonuses, social recognition and praise.
Intrinsic motivation: Intrinsic
motivation is a type of motivation that
occurs within the individual. For
example, personal gratification and a
feeling of accomplishment are two
types of intrinsic motivations.
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7. HIERARCHY OF NEEDS BY ABRAHAM
MASLOW
People are Motivated by Five Levels of Needs
(Maslow,1943)
► 1. Self Actualisation
► 2. Esteem
► 3. Social (Love and belonging)
► 4. Safety
► 5. Physiological (Physical)
8. GOAL SETTING THEORY BY GEORGE
ORDIONE
► PEOPLE ARE MOTIVATED WHEN THEY
PARTICIPATE IN SETTING CHALLENGING
GOALS FOR THEMSELVES, UNDERSTAND
THEIR ROLES IN ACHIEVING THOSE GOALS
AND PROGRESS ON ACHIEVING THOSE
GOALS CAN BE DETERMINED (ORDIONE,
1965).
9. POSITIVE VSNEGATIVE
MOTIVATION
►Motivatingforces can be positive,pushinga person to reach
certain goals. Theycan also be negative, drivinga person
away from unwanted situations.You can be positively
Motivated about going to workbecauseyouloveyouJob
and negativelyMotivated because you have billsto pay
(moving awayfrompoverty).
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POSITIVE MOTIVATION
Reward Base
Fulfils Employee needs
T
rue source of Motivation
NAGATIVE MOTIVATION
Avoidance of negative situations
Fear of lossand disapproval
False source of Motivation
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owards
Away