Motivation Theories

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This paper explains that motivation needs are very difficult to state because human motivations encompass a wide variety of topics and arenas; nonetheless, Maslow and Herzberg's theories are beneficial in identifying road maps that the electronic industry can use to motivate, challenge, and offer job satisfaction and enrichment. The author points out that every individual is molded and shaped by the experiences that life has presented to that individual, and these experiences can impact the manner and attitude by which they perceive Maslow's hierarchical needs. The paper recommends that a company identify the needs of its workers as they exist in the facility and apply the appropriate mix of ideas from different motivational theories to ensure that the worker is offered the best choices and options for improvement.

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Introduction
Discussion
Abraham Maslow's Motivational Theory
Frederick Herzberg's Motivation-Hygiene Theory
Conclusion
Recommendations

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"Motivation from the perspective of the employee/employer dynamic and not just the individual's relation to the environment is also important. Many of these motivational factors change over the period of employment. It is easy to observe and comprehend that the Workforce Commitment Index (WCI) will change. The WCI identifies five different workforce needs: Safety/security (safe environment for the worker to work in physically and psychologically), Rewards (Compensation and benefits-an extrinsic factor), Affiliation (a sense of belonging to the organization), Growth (the growth of both the individual and the organization) and Work/life harmony (balancing of personal life and work responsibility.) It is true that as workers move up the hierarchical ladder of the organization the needs they expect also tend to change and move for the next level. Balancing the need for providing these services with the organization's needs can be difficult."

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