PSY 320 Motivation Concepts Table 3
Motivation Concepts Table
Complete the Motivation Concept Table. You are encouraged to modify the formatting to suit your needs. Please consult with the instructor for additional specifications. The completed table is a resource for the rest of the course.
Theory | Major Theorists | Time of Creation | Key Concepts |
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs | Abraham Maslow | 1943 | There are five levels of human needs as each of the lower levels is satisfied the next unsatisfied needs become dominant |
Theory X | Douglas McGregor | 1960 | Workers are naturally lazy and need guidance |
Theory Y | Douglas McGregor | 1960 | Employees are willing workers who actively seek responsibility |
ERG theory | Alderfer | 1972 | People are motivate by existential,relatedness and growth needs |
Theory of needs | David MacClleland | 1961 | People have three needs;needs for achievement,need for power and need for affiliation |
Self efficacy | Bandura | 1977 | An individual’s belief and confidence that he or she is capable of performing a task |
Motivation can be defined as the
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