Abstract There are many different theories businesses can use to motivate employees. The five most common theories are: Maslow's Theory, ERG Theory, Herzberg's Two Factor Theory, Adam's Equity Theory, and the Expectancy Theory. Each can boost employee response if used correctly. Motivating Employees There are five different personality theories which we will be discussing. These five are: Maslow's Theory, ERG Theory, Herzberg's Two Factor Theory, Adam's Equity Theory, and the Expectancy Theory. Although a few …showed first 75 words of 2922 total…

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