After working through the theoretical foundations Powerpoint (click here), select only one of the theories and discuss its usefulness in the context of managing organizations. Use online peer-reviewed journal research (case study research is best) to inform your writing, and to advance the theoretical discussion beyond what you encountered in the PowerPoint. You may select a theory that you will eventually use elsewhere in the course.

Motivational Theories: Categories

Two major categories: need-based and process-based

· Need-Based Motivational Theories:

· Maslow’s Hierarchy

· Alderfer’s ERG theory

· Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory

· McClelland Learned Needs Theory

· Process-Based Motivational Theories

· Equity Theory—task and reward should match, that’s only fair

· Expectancy Theory—Vroom—I expect better if I do certain things

· Fishbein’s Reasoned Action—motivation is connected to intention and therefore influencers