The application of Motivation is essential to motivational factors, and thus provoking action. Regarding motivational theories, they are quite extensive as their taxonomy range from distinguishing varying “types” of motivation contrary to “levels” of motivation (Bandura,1996), behaviors, thoughts, and emotions (Oka, 2005). Other theorists such as Hull (1943) and Skinner (1965), and cognitive theories of Bandura (1989), acknowledge level differences with little attention given to the varying types of motivation. For example, individuals motivated in particular areas are expected to perform their task more extensively than those less motivated. Therefore, the level of motivation became the extenuating factor of their level of performance.
Research suggests five main theories of motivation relevant to organizations, four of them are from psychological origins and
one developed with work environments. How might you find your motivation? In other words, what motivates you?