Abstract:
The aim of this paper is to compare and contrast the theories of motivation
and how they are used to inspire employees to develop the drive to achieve. The
importance of motivation in organizations and job satisfaction is vital for the achievement
of organizational goals and objectives. The consequences of organizations operating
without any purpose of motivation towards its employees are far catastrophic, such as
depression, turnover, burnout which can derail the success of organizations. For
organizations to make employees their biggest asset and retention purposes, motivation
should be a priority. The study tries to help organizations with suggestions to cultivate
conducive atmospheres and relationships for employees to work under, to foster positive
attitudes towards their work. A qualitative approach and theory based application were
considered for this study
