Classical Theories of Motivation
The motivation concepts were mainly developed around 1950’s. Three main theories were made during this period. These three classical theories are- Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory Herzberg’s Two factor theory Theory X and Theory Y These theories are building blocks of the contemporary theories developed later. The working mangers and learned professionals till date use…
How Motivation Can Help Millennials/Gen Zers Avoid Burnout in the Post Pandemic Age
Why are Tech Titans and Business Leaders Worried About the Post Pandemic Workforce? Why are so many Millennials (those aged between 25 and 40) and Gen Zers (aged below 25 years) burning out and leaving the workforce in these Pandemic times? What explains the trend of the Great Resignation wherein half of these age cohorts…
Why Intrinsic Motivation Matters More Now In the Times of the Great Resignation
What is Intrinsic Motivation and how does it tie in with the Great Resignation? Among the different types of motivation, Intrinsic Motivation, or the ability of individuals to motivate themselves according to their inner needs and higher selves, matters more than ever in the present Post Pandemic Times. This is because due to WFH or…
Download PPT for Complete Course on Maslow Need Hierarchy Model
| Human behavior is goal-directed. Motivation cause goal-directed behaviour. It is through motivation that needs can be handled and tackled purposely. This can be understood by understanding the hierarchy of needs by manager. The needs of individual serves as a driving force in human behaviour. Therefore, a manager must understand the “hierarchy of needs”. Maslow has proposed “The Need Hierarchy Model”.
FIGURE - Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Model | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The needs have been classified into the following in order:
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Himanshu Juneja, the founder of Management Study Guide (MSG), is a commerce graduate from Delhi University and an MBA holder from the esteemed Institute of Management Technology (IMT). He has always been someone deeply rooted in academic excellence and driven by a relentless desire to create value. Recently, he was honored with the “Most Aspiring Entrepreneur and Management Coach of 2025 (Blindwink Awards 2025)” award, a testament to his hard work, vision, and the value MSG continues to deliver to the global community.
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How Motivation Can Help Millennials/Gen Zers Avoid Burnout in the Post Pandemic Age
April 3, 2025
Why Intrinsic Motivation Matters More Now In the Times of the Great Resignation
April 3, 2025
