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Within every human being, there exists a hierarchy of five needs.

Physiological needs.

Safety needs

Social needs.

Esteem needs.

Self-actualization needs.

Inherently disliking work

Avoiding work whenever possible

Lacking in ambition

Irresponsible

Resistance to change

Feeling that work is secondary importance

Preferring to be led than to lead

Willing to work

Willing to accept responsibility

Capable of directing themselves (Self-Direction)

Capable of self control

Frequently using imagination and creativity in accomplishing tasks.

Is the result of an interaction between the person and a situation,it is not a personal trait.

Motivation is the process by which a person’s efforts are energized, directed, and sustained towards attaining a organizational goal - condition by the effort’s ability to satisfy some individual need.

Motivation is a human psychological characteristic that contributes to a person’s degree of commitment.”
Stoner, Freeman and Gilbert, 1995

The forces and expenditure of effort acting on or within a person that cause that person to behave in a specific, goal directed manner.”Lewis, Goodman & Fandt, 2001

Good motivation practices will help leaders and managers such as :

Be sensitive to the differences in needs and values among the people you supervise.

Increase your employees’ expectation that their efforts will lead to effective performance.

Encourage your subordinates to set performance goals that are specific, challenging and attainable.