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Motivation Theory in Workplace Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Herzberg's two-factor model are two of the most common incentive models. Both models are broadly accepted, and new study has expanded on the concepts outlined in these two models. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs 1954, Abraham Maslow proposed his motivational model. Maslow's model was based on the premise that people have five types of needs, one of which must be met before anyone can be influenced by higher level forces. Maslow's model is shown graphically in Figure 1. If someone's basic physiological needs aren't fulfilled, you won't be able to empower them with constructive reinforcement (an esteem factor), according to Maslow. As applied to the office, this makes sense. If someone isn't paying enough to feed his or her families, a 'nice work' sticker isn't going to mean anything to them!

Figure 1 The two-factor model of Herzberg Herzberg developed one of the most well-known motivation theories. Certain requirements, or 'hygiene considerations,' he believed, were required for workers to be fulfilled, but that these did not actually inspire them. When an employee works for instance below the

minimum wage, he/she is probably not encouraged until a reasonable standard of pay considered is provided. Around the same time, Herzberg believed that if an individual were well paying, a wage raise would not have a long-term motivating impact. Once the hygiene factors are met, Herzberg indicated that employees should concentrate on acknowledge the employee's success and provide resources for learning and development. Maslow and Herzberg's motivational ideas in this respect were similar....