Question

Briefly explain any four characteristics of motivation.

Explain in brief the features of motivation.

Answer 1

Various characteristics of Motivation are:

• Psychological: Motivation is a psychological phenomena which is generated within an individual. It is a personal and internal feeling which arises from the needs and wants of a person.
• Complex process: Motivation is a complex process as there is no universal theory to motivation. Different individuals seek different things or work for different reasons. Moreover, human needs change from time to time.
• Continuous process: Motivation is an ongoing process. Human needs are unlimited whereas the means to satisfy them are limited. Fulfillment of one set of needs gives rise to another set of needs.
• Financial and non-financial benefits: Financial motivation may be in the form of bonus, rewards, allowances etc. and non-financial benefits relates to affection, participation in decision-making, recognition etc.