Title: What is Motivation? definition and theories - Business Jargons
Headings: Motivation
Motivation
Theories of Motivation

Content: Motivation can be monetary, e.g., rewards given in the form of a car or a hike in the salary or it can be non-monetary in the form of public appreciation. Theories of Motivation
There are two types of theories in motivation: content and process theories. Content theories of motivation
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs: Maslow classified human needs into five basic categories as shown in the figure. Physiological need: It is the basic form of need which includes food, shelter and clothing. E.g., getting a job for survival in the context of an organisation. Safety need: With physiological needs being met, a need for stability and safety comes into the picture.