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Compare and contrast Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, Herzberg’s two-factor theory, and Pink’s views on workplace motivation. How do these three constructs align with the extrinsic and intrinsic motivating factors that influence your work-related views and behaviors? How should organizations address the wide variety of motivators that drive worker performance?
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs: This theory was proposed by Abhram Maslow .He talks about the hierarchy of needs .
Herzberg’s two-factor theory : This theory talks about intrinsic motivation vs extrensic motivation at work place .It is also known as Motivation-Hygiene Theory
According to Herzberg, Employees job satisfaction is based on two factors which is hygine factors and motivational factors .
Hygiene factors include salary, Work timings , Work environment , interpersonal realtionships with co workers and managers , designation and the company .
Motivational factors include rewards and recognitions , New role responsibilities, Additional task assigment , growth , Promotions etc .
Dan Pink views on motivation
According to Pink, the way businesses motivate people to solve those problems is completely misguided: They rely on incentives like bonuses, and free allowances while all the science says those don't work.
Pink Theory says
There are two types of motivation
Intrensic motivation :Intrensic motivation is a type of motivation which comes from with in . The drive of doing things which is realised by one s self and self motivation is known as instrensic motication
Extrinsic Motivation : Extrinsic Motivation is a kind of motivation in which motivation is driven by the external souces like money, Fame etc is known as External Motivation .
Motivation is a key factor in any work place , In order to be successful in the roles in which an individual is working , They need to find the right kind of motivators and individuals should never lose hope and always try to stay focused and motivated at work .