The Two Leading Theories of Motivation

 
 
 
 
There are many theories of motivation including biological theories, behavioral theories, emotional theories, and behavioral theories (Petri & McGovern, 2003: 23-365). This paper provides a brief but comprehensive theory of motivation. The paper then goes on to describe two of the most well-known of the current theories of motivation.

Schermerhorn, Hunt, and Osborn (2000: 101-121) define motivation as a drive or force within an individual that accounts for or gives rise to the level, direction, and persistence of the effort put forth to accomplish something. In other words, a person's motivation is their degree of determination to achieve a certain behavior or behavioral task combined with the steadfastness of the effort they put forth to reach it.

Two theories of motivation are:(1)Self-Determination Theory of Motivation, and (2) Goal Setting Theory of Motivation. Each of these theories is briefly described below:

According to Deci and Ryan (2008: 14-23) the self-determination theory of motivation holds that human beings are innately driven toward p


     
 
 
 
    

 

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