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needs of individuals. Realization of a motive causes restlessness in
the individual which prompts some action to reduce such
restlessness. For example, the need for food causes hunger an
account of which a man searches for food. Some such motives are –
hunger, thirst, security, affiliation, need for comfort, recognition
etc.
(Arises out of unsatisfied needs = causes restlessness.)
Motivation: Motivation is the process of stimulating people to
action to accomplish desired goals. Motivation depends upon
satisfying needs of people
Motivator: Motivators are the technique used to motivate people
in an organization. Managers use diverse motivators like pay,
bonus, promotion, recognition, praise, responsibility etc., in the
organization to influence people to contribute their best.
Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Theory of Motivation: Since motivation is
highly complex, many researchers have studied about motivation from
several dimensions and developed some theories. These theories help
to develop understanding about motivation phenomenon.
Abraham Maslow, a well-known Psychologist in a classic paper
published in 1943, outlined the elements of an overall theory of
