Roles and Theories of Motivation
Jennifer van Bree
BSHS 425
April 28, 2015
Carl Grossen
Roles and Theories of Motivation
Motivation exists in what would seem like every aspect of life. Motivation to get the day started each morning (sometimes with coffee required), in sports, school, work, and so much more. The reason for motivation is the reward at the end of the goal that is being worked for.
I am a stay at home mom, my biggest goal in my life to raise my children to be honest, hard-working, caring, and respectful adults. I am their cheerleader, their disciplinary supervisor, their nurse, and their safe place. My children whom I will refer to as Son, Miss Independent, Thing 1, and Thing 2 for the twins because sometimes they can pull off just as much chaos as the little blue haired trouble makers in Dr. Seuss’s “Cat in the Hat.” With the equal distribution of parent, nurse and motivator my hope is to see all four of them grow into successful and empowered adults.
I hope to be able to take the principles of motivation and the proper use of empowerment from raising my children with me into my dream organization “Lighthouse Cove” Animal therapy.
Three theories of motivation
Since the mid-twentieth century there have been many theories surface that relate to motivation (Lewis, Packard, Lewis, 2012). The three most recognized theories from that century are Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Herzberg’s Motivation/Hygiene Theory, and McClelland’s Needs Theory (Lewis, Packard, Lewis, 2012).
Maslow believes in the theory that the very basic needs must be met first. When the basic needs for survival are met than the next step can be taken until the 5th step of the pyramid is reached which is self-actualization (Lewis, Packard, Lewis, 2012). Maslow’s theory states that if the basic needs are met than it is motivating to take the other steps to satisfy the higher needs.
Herzberg’s theory is directed more towards the needs of the work place....