ABSTRACT
Motivation is the process of motivating and also the condition of being motivated. Motivation is concerned with three factors: what energizes behavior, what channels such behavior, and the conditions under which this behavior is maintained. Frederick Herzberg put forward the motivator-hygiene theory. Proposed in 1959, this theory emphasizes the roles of motivator factors and hygiene factors. Another motivational theory involves the manager's assumptions about employees and the nature of people. Motivation contributes to morale. The first and most important element of morale is the leadership style of the manager. Morale is also about building trust and empowering staff members to make the right decisions. Trust is the foundation for respect and respect is the foundation for positive morale. Stimuli are part of morale building, which together make up the motivational climate. The expression "different stimulus for different folks" is perhaps the best way of summing up motivation, morale, and stimuli.
