Motivation

People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.?

Zig Ziglar

Motivation is the core to being successful. It drives passion, gives joy when goals are met, and gives us optimism in the face of failure.

There are two kinds of motivation:?

? Intrinsic motivation: This is when motivation comes from "internal" factors to meet personal needs. We do things because we enjoy them,?not because we have to. Intrinsic means internal or inside of yourself; when you are intrinsically motivated, you enjoy an interest, a course of study or skill development solely for the fulfillment of education and having fun.?

? Extrinsic motivation: This is when motivation comes from "external" factors that are given or controlled by others. Salary or praise are good examples. This type of motivation is everywhere and frequently used within society.

Money is only part of it

This does not mean that money is not a motivator. In fact, it often is.

However, if we give employees more autonomy, their motivation will grow dramatically. It will also grow if we allow them to bring their own ideas into the work process.

Put simply; incentive depends entirely on the promise of something from outside, i.e., something external. Motivation, on the other hand, is inside the individual, i.e., it is internal.

If the employees have no pride in their work, their ability to perform effectively is only temporary. They will look for a position where they can derive pride from their work. In other words, they will seek employment in a place where their work makes them feel good.

Importance of Motivation:

• Motivation helps to change from negative attitude to positive attitude.?
• Motivation improves performance level of employees.?
• Help in achieving the organisational goals.
• Motivation creates supportive work environment.
• Reduction in Employee Turnover.?

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Abraham Maslow (1908-1970), an American psychologist, proposed – in his 1943 paper ‘A Theory of Human Motivation,’ which was published in Psychological Review – that humans are motivated by a hierarchy of needs

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