Motivating and Managing People and Groups in Business Organizations

I. Theories of Motivation

A. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
1. Physiological Needs

2. Security Needs

3. Belongingness Needs

4. Esteem Needs

5. Self Actualization

B. Expectancy Theory

 

C.Goal-Setting Theory:

 

1. Goal

 

2. Keys to motivating employees with goals.

 

3. Management by Objectives (MBO)

 

D. Equity Theory

E. Job Enrichment Theory

1. Job Enlargement

2. Empowerment

 

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