Classical Theories of Motivation
February 12, 2025
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The volatility present in the market is always mentioned in a negative manner. However, if one looks carefully at the function performed by market volatility, this negative connotation seems unnecessary. This is because, in the absence of volatility, making profits would also be impossible. It is this volatility, which enables the fluctuation of prices that […]
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Human behavior is goal-directed. Motivation cause goal-directed behaviour. It is through motivation that needs can be handled and tackled purposely. This can be understood by understanding the hierarchy of needs by manager. The needs of individual serves as a driving force in human behaviour. Therefore, a manager must understand the “hierarchy of needs”. Maslow has proposed “The Need Hierarchy Model”.
FIGURE - Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Model |
The needs have been classified into the following in order:
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