Motivation is the word derived from the word ’motive’ which means needs, desires, wants or drives within the individuals.
It is the process of stimulating people to actions to accomplish the goals.
In the work goal context the psychological factors stimulating the people’s behaviour can be -
desire for money
success
recognition
job-satisfaction
team work, etc
One of the most important functions of management is to create willingness amongst the employees to perform in the best of their abilities. Therefore the role of a leader is to arouse interest in performance of employees in their jobs. The process of motivation consists of three stages:-
A felt need or drive.
A stimulus in which needs have to be aroused.
When needs are satisfied, the satisfaction or accomplishment of goals.
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