Motivation Defined

Introduction

 

The term “motivation” has been derived from the Latin word moveve which means to move. It represents the force that moves people and causes them to act. Motivation is something that motivates a person into action and continues him in the course of action enthusiastically.

 

According to McFarland, “motivation refers to the way in which urges, drives, desires, aspirations, striving or needs direct control or explain the behavior of human beings.”

 

According to Flippo, “motivation is the process of attempting to influence others to do your will through the possibility of gain or reward.”