Another popular content perspective on motivation is the two-factor theory developed by Fredrick Herzberg. This provides univerlistic perspective on work motivation — a perspective deem deem-phasising individual differences — and is derived from Maslow's work. It is also known as motivation-hygiene theory or motivation-maintenance theory. They conducted a series of interviews with 200 engineers and accountants focusing on factors considered [...]
This article will help you to make comparison between Maslow’s and ERG theory of motivation of employees. Although the ERG theory assumes that motivated behaviour follows a hierarchy in the same fashion as suggested by Maslow, there are four major points of difference between Maslow's theory and ERG theory. Firstly, the two theories give differing interpretation of similar need categories. [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the equity theory of motivation. After inner drives, needs and motives have stimulated the motivation process and the individual has chosen an action that he (she) expects will lead to attainment of a certain goal, the individual assesses the fairness or equity outcomes associated with that goal in light of the effort [...]