Post on 23-Jan-2018
Motivation is it required? By sujithbhaskar R
MOTIVATION
Motivation is a drive that encourages action or feeling. To motivate means to
encourage and inspire.
Motivation is like a fire unless you keep adding fuel to it, it dies. Your fuel is your
belief in your inner values
2 Theories of Motivations
•Theory X and Theory Y
•Hierarchy of Needs Theory
Theory X and Theory Y
Theory XThe employees belonging to theory x usually
have a negative attitude towards work
1) Employees dislike work and whenever possible will try to avoid it2) Since they dislike work , they must
be controlled, or threatened with punishment to achieve goals.
Theory Y
Employees belonging to this group have a positive attitude towards work
1) Employees will have self direction and self control if they are committed to
the work
2) Employees will learn to accept responsibility
Hierarchy of Needs Theory
The most well- know theory on motivation is Abraham Maslow’s
Hierarchy of needs. Maslow hypothesized that with in every
human being there exists a hierarchy of five needs.
1. Physiological- Hunger, Thirst, Shelter and other bodily needs
2. Safety- Security and Protection from physical and emotional harm
3. Social- Affection, Belongingness, Acceptance and friendship
4. Esteem- Internal esteem factors, such as self respect and achievement. External esteem factors such as status, recognition and attention.
5. Self- actualization- The drive to become what one is capable of becoming; includes
growth and achieving one’s potential.
Greatest Motivators
• Money•Recognition•Improvement in our quality of life•Acceptance by those we love
Steps to Motivate others
By giving inspiration we can motivate others.
•Give recognition
•Give respect
•Make work interesting
•Be a good listener
•Providing opportunity for growth
•help
INSPIRATION
Inspiration exists when you are willing to take the necessary steps to get where you want if you want. You are not motivated to
get your goal, you are inspired. The inspiration is inside and drives you until you
arrive at your ultimate goal.
5 keys to open your door to inspiration
1. Enjoyment
2. Love
3. Trust your self
4. I can
5. No you can’t
MOTIVATION + INSPIRATION
Inspiration is the thought then motivation is action, when thinking
changes it reflects in behavior, in order to inspire people we need to
motivate themselves.