Topic > What are the five theories of motivation? - 1624

The first is Herzberg's two-factor theory. Developed by psychologist Frederick Herzberg in the 1950s, it is a model that divides motivational forces into satisfiers (motivators) and dissatisfiers (hygiene factors) (Bovee & Thill, 2015). According to Dr. Herzberg, while motivating factors increase employee satisfaction and motivation, the absence of these factors does not necessarily cause dissatisfaction. Furthermore, this theory states that, despite the fact that motivational and hygiene factors both influence motivation, they can and do work completely independently of each other. The second theory is called Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Developed by psychologist Abraham Maslow in 1943, this theory suggests that an individual's most basic needs must be satisfied before they are motivated to achieve higher-level needs (Panay, 2016). The five-level hierarchy consists of physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization needs. According to Mazlow, you must be healthy, safe and secure with meaningful relationships and trust before you can realize your full potential and therefore be