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4 .Write an essay comparing and contrasting Maslow 's theory of motivation with Herzberg 's hygiene /motivation theory . Critique both theories

Maslow and Herzberg both came up with motivation theories which have been widely used in explaining human psychology over the years . These theories however differ and a proper understanding is required in to determine the ideology in each . While Maslow concentrated on personal motivation factors , Herzberg

makes use of job related factors to explain motivation . There are also some concepts in Herzberg 's hygiene /motivation theory that interrelate with Maslow 's motivation theory . This article will address the theories , comparing and contrasting them in to achieve a better understanding of the two

Maslow 's Theory

According to Maslow , individuals derive motivation from the presence of unsatisfied needs (Maslow , 1954 . There is always a certain kind of drive to attain a particular need that one has not obtained in life and which can only be done through working harder . Satisfaction of needs follows a certain hierarchy which Maslow developed . It follows that once a person satisfies the needs in the lower hierarchy , he or she now aims at satisfying the needs in the next higher level (Maslow , 1954 . The hierarchy can be presented as follows Psychological needs include basic needs such as air , water , clothing housing , food and sleep among others . Should these needs not be satisfied , motivation will...