Motivational theories can help explain human motivation. The document lists several theories including: Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's theory, McClelland's theory, Taylor's theory, Alderfer's theory, McGregor's theory X and Y, content theory, equity theory, expectancy theory, and cognitive dissonance theory. Understanding the key ideas behind each theory can provide a better overall understanding of motivation.

1. Motivational Theories
Joy Kenneth S. Biasong, D.M., Ed.D., Ph.D.
Resource Person

2. Motivation
 Motivation is the force that initiates, guides and
maintains goal-oriented behaviors. It is what causes us
to take action, whether to grab a snack to reduce
hunger or enroll in college to earn a degree. The
forces that lie beneath motivation can be biological,
social, emotional or cognitive in nature.
 Researchers have developed a number of different
theories to explain motivation. Each individual theory
tends to be rather limited in scope. However, by
looking at the key ideas behind each theory, you can
gain a better understanding of motivation as a whole.
(www.about.com/psychology)

3. Motivational Theories
InstinctTheory
Incentive Theory
Drive Theory
Arousal Theory
Humanistic Theory

4. Motivational Theories
Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human
Needs
Herzberg’s Theory of Motivation
McClelland’s Theory of Motivation
Frederick Taylor’s Theory of Motivation

5. Motivational Theories
Clayton Alderfer’s Theory of Motivation
McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y
Content Theory
Equity Theory
Expectancy Theory

6. Motivational Theories
McGuire’s Theory of Motivation
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
Murray’s System of Needs Theory
Motivation Crowding Theory

7. Activity
Short Case Problems
Groupings
Individual Reporting