Title: Three Major Theories of Motivation | Bizfluent
Headings: Three Major Theories of Motivation
Three Major Theories of Motivation
Acquired Needs Theory
Control Theory
Expectancy Theory

Content: Three Major Theories of Motivation | Bizfluent
Three Major Theories of Motivation
Just as people are different from one another, so their motivational traits also differ. The big question is what makes some employees work very hard at minor tasks while others yawn at important, rewarding and significant ones? The difference is in the nature and structure of personal motivation. Many of these theories overlap, and none is truly exclusive. Acquired Needs Theory
Likely the most common of all theories of motivation is the drive to achieve certain tangible, external goals. Acquired Needs are three: Achievement, Affiliation and Power. Achievement refers to the desire to show one's competence. This is manifested through praise and an internal sense of well-being for a job well done. This is primarily a selfish approach to motivation.