Motivation

What Drives Motivation

Atul Rathod

Motivation • Motivation is the set of reasons that determines one to engage in a particular behavior. • Motivation is the inner power or energy that pushes one toward performing a certain action. Motivation has much to do with desire and ambition, and if they are absent, motivation is absent too.

Theories of motivation • Need Hierarchy Theory • Herzberg’s two-factor theory • Alderfer’s ERG theory • Self-determination theory

Types according to Drive • • • • • • •

Achievement Motivation Affiliation Motivation Competence Motivation Power Motivation Attitude Motivation Incentive Motivation Fear Motivation

What Drives Motivation

Student Perspective • • • • • • •

Interest in the subject Knowledge Willingness to be someone Inspirational guide Culture and Environment Friends and Relatives Society