Title: Four Main Theories of Motivation | Bizfluent
Headings: Four Main Theories of Motivation
Four Main Theories of Motivation
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Dual-Factor Theory
Need for Achievement
Expectancy Theory

Content: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs proposes that human beings are motivated to do things in a specific order required for survival. According to this theory, human beings cannot fulfill their needs in a higher category if they are not fulfilled in the lower categories first. The needs, in order, are: physiological, safety, love and affection, esteem and self-actualization (achievement of personal goals). Dual-Factor Theory
Frederick Herzberg's dual-factor theory, or two-factor theory, states that two consistent factors play into motivation, specifically in the workplace: hygiene and motivators. Hygiene factors are those which, if absent from a workplace, cause dissatisfaction. These factors include the environment, level of supervision, pay, etc. Motivators are factors that cause added satisfaction if present in a workplace but do not lower satisfaction levels among employees if not present. These factors include sense of achievement, recognition of abilities, nature of the job, etc.