Maslow's rules for motivation

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    This is one of the classic motivation theories.
Maslow's Heirachy of Needs was enhanced
by his student Kurt Goldstein.
It has many 'variations'.
The following is a mix of some of the better ideas.
It builds on the basics to a level to make
the most of your abilities.

Step 1: The basics
 
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You can achieve the first level in motivation
by receiving the basics: eats, drinks, sleep & sex
plus avoiding the problems of
sickness, pain & discomfort.
 
     
Step 2: Safety stuff
    The second level of motivation
relates to personal safety and job security.
Satisfactory industrial relations, collective bargaining,
and employment is the next level in motivating you.
   
     
    As a worker, you & your family want to be wanted.
Making this possible is very useful in workforce support.
Matters include encouraging social structures, friendship
and family love.
 
 
     
Step 4: Esteem
    There is a need for people to learn to accept themselves.
To motivate someone, there are 2 things to be done,
(A) develop a person's self respect for themselves, and
(B) get them recognised by others, (some call it fame!)
   
 
     
    If you can make the most of your abilities,
by learning, exploring, striving and creating
so you feel aware of your surroundings and
enjoy the freedom it brings, then this is highly motivating.
 


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about various motivational theories

It is OK to know what Motivation Theories are about
because this way you know what management are about
in their activities, and it also might give you a couple
of ideas on how to motivate those that you might
manage.

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