Question

What do you understand by the term ‘motivation’? Explain the
McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y of motivation.

05 Aug 2026
Answer :
Word Count : 554
Motivation refers to the process of stimulating people to act in a desired manner so that organisational goals can be achieved. It is the force that directs, energises and sustains an individual’s behaviour towards the accomplishment of particular objectives. In business organisations, motivation is important because employees with the necessary skills and abilities may not perform effectively unless they are willing to put in effort. Motivation may arise from financial rewards such as salary, bonus and incentives, as well as non-financial factors such as recognition, promotion, job security, responsibility, participation and opportunities for personal growth. Motivation is closely related to the needs, expectations and attitudes of employees. A manager therefore needs to understand what encourages employees to work efficiently and how their
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