Motivation

What motivate you? Is it fear of punishment or denied benefits? Are you able to motivate yourself, or must you depend on someone else to motivate you? These are two questions asked over and over again. Some think that motivation comes from within, and there are others who think that is an outside process.

The word motivation is coined from the Latin word "movere", which means to move. Motivation is defined as an internal drive that activates behavior and gives it direction. The term motivation theory is concerned with the processes that describe why and how human behavior is activated and directed. It is regarded as one of the most important areas of study in the field of organizational behavior. There are two different categories of motivation theories such as content theories, and process theories. Even though there are different motivation theories, none of them are universally accepted.

Of the different types of content theories, the most famous content theory is Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of human needs. Maslow introduced five levels of basic needs through his theory. Basic needs are categorized as physiological needs, safety and security needs, needs of love, needs for self esteem and needs for self-actualization. People with high need of power take action in a way that influences others behavior.

Goal setting theory suggests that the individuals are motivated to reach set goals. It also requires that the set goals should be specific. Reinforcement theory is concerned with controlling behavior by manipulating its consequences.

That sounds like the role of a leader, what is your take on that? It depends on what school of thought that you were subjected to during your earlier years, agree or disagree. You must make your own decision in these matters. Sometime you must think outside of the box, you do not have to agree with everyone, you must choose for yourself. My intention is to make you think for yourself and not because I, or someone else said it was right. There should be some facts or an empirical test performed for the basis for your decision. So I ask you “What is Your Motivation”?
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