ABSTRACT
Motivation is the driving force by which humans achieve their goals. Motivation is said to be intrinsic or extrinsic. According to various theories, motivation may be rooted in a basic need to minimize physical pain or to maximize pleasure. It may also include specific needs such as eating and resting. Motivation is what moves us to a desired object, goal, state of being, ideal, sense of security, habit, or stress relief. It may even be attributed to less-apparent items such as altruism, selfishness, morality, or avoiding mortality. Employment provides the money needed to obtain basic needs or experience pleasure. An employee’s occupational responsibilities can provide specific needs including stability and security, stress relief, achievement of personal goals, or others. The average workplace is about midway between the extremes of high threat and high opportunity. Motivation is a powerful tool in the work environment that can lead to employees working at their most efficient levels of production.
