Motivation I: Job Design and Satisfaction.

Job Design and Satisfaction

Maslow 's and McClelland 's Need Theories

In an organization or company , it is essential for people to know and have a role model for them to be able to work productively and efficiently . There are two different theories that explain how people can be motivated and reach a job satisfaction at work . The first theory is called the Maslow 's theory . Abraham Maslow saw human needs in the form of a hierarchy , ascending from the lowest to the highest . He concluded that when one set of needs

is d , this kind of need ceases to be a motivator . The first set of needs pertains to the physiological needs which sustain human life , such as food , water warmth and shelter . The next set of needs involves one 's security or safety which refers to the need to be far from physical danger and fear of losing a job , property , food , or shelter . The third need in Maslow 's hierarchy pertains to the social needs . This is the need to belong and be accepted by other people through friendship , acceptance , and affection . Esteem is the fourth need in Maslow 's rank . It refers to the need to acquire self confidence , achievements , attention , and recognition from other people . After every need has been fulfilled , the need for self-actualization surfaces , the highest in Maslow 's theory Self-actualization relates to a person 's being , growth , and self fulfillment (Horsley , 2008

On the other hand , McClelland 's need theory focuses on...