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…
Workplace Motivation – Carrot or Stick approach doesnt work anymore
“I am in this job because I have no other option.” If this is what an employee of your company feels, read on to know how this statement can be changed to something more positive – “I love what I do.” First things first – whose responsibility is it to ensure that an employee loves…
We all are familiar with the classical theories of motivation, but they all are not empirically supported. As far as contemporary theories of motivation are concerned, all are well supported with evidences. Some of the contemporary/modern theories of motivation are explained below:
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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
