The Employee Component dominated various studies on organizational behavior. Of note are these important theories that affect motivation: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Herzberg’s Motivator-Hygiene Theory McClelland’s Learned Needs Theory McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y Adam’s Equity Theory

The Employee Component dominated various studies on organizational behavior. Of note are these important theories that affect motivation:

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Herzberg’s Motivator-Hygiene Theory

McClelland’s Learned Needs Theory

McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y

Adam’s Equity Theory

Vroom’s Expectancy Theory

Skinner’s Reinforcement Theory

Select 3 theories and explain how they have increased our understanding of motivation.

Compare and contrast their influences on human motivation in the contemporary work setting, Then, choose one theory that best applies to your own personal and developmental journey.