Ashford BUS201 (Ashford) Week 3 – Motivation

BUS 201 (Ashford) Week 3 – Motivation

Motivation may be defined as psychological forces that determine the direction of a person’s behaviour in an organization. Motivation is central to management because it explains why people behave the way they do.

In a 1-2 page paper, discuss the principle needs/desires of the typical employee. Then, using two motivation theories presented in the course readings, discuss how managers can best motivate their employees to succeed.