Title: Motivation Theories: Early and Contemporary (Modern)Theories of Motivation
Headings: Motivation Theories: Early and Contemporary (Modern)Theories of Motivation
Motivation Theories: Early and Contemporary (Modern)Theories of Motivation
11 Types of Theories of Motivation
4 Early Theories of Motivation
7 Modern or Contemporary Theories of Motivation

Content: Modern or contemporary motivation theories are; Acquired Needs Theory by McClelland’s. Goal Setting Theory by Edwin Locke. Theory of Self Efficacy by Albert Bandura. Reinforcement Theory by B.F. Skinner and his associates,
Cognitive Evaluation Theory,
Expectancy Theory by Victor H. Vroom,
Equity Theory of J. Stacy Adams. In a nutshell, we can say that motivation is a means of inspiring people to intensify their desire and willingness to discharge their duties efficiently and to co-operate for the achievement of common objectives. Understanding these motivation theories shows the motivation process in management and organizational behavior.