The factors that motivate people to perform well.

... The factors that motivate people to perform well Behaviour Hierarchy of Needs Job Satisfaction - Accountants and Engineers Challenging Job - Professional People and Manual Workers Motivation Needs and Wants People Strive to Achieve Behaviour Behaviour is purposeful, directed towards some end. That is, it is motivated. The driving force is need. The direction is towards perceived reward and away from perceived punishment. Hierarchy of Needs Primary Needs 1. Physiological. Survival needs. Examples: Food, drink, health. 2. Safety. Physical and emotional security. Such as clothing, shelter, protection against attack (unemployment benefits, redundancy pay, old age pension). 3. Affection needs. Affection and the need to belong. Examples: Family unit, other small groups such as work groups. 4. Esteem needs. For self-respect, for accomplishment, for achievement. The achievement must be recognised and appreciated by someone else. 5. Self-fulfilment needs. To utilise one's potential to the maximum working with and for one's fellow beings. Higher Order Needs Once primary

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