My assumption about motivation is that the majority of people are motivated by money first and foremost. I assume that’s the case because it’s the variable that influences so much much of a a person’s wellbeing. In past classes we’ve Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and I think it’s an appropriate model for this evaluation. Money alone can address some of the two most fundemental levels of needs: the physiological needs of food and water, and the safety needs of shelter, employment, resources, health, and property. I think everyone is motivated by money until those base level needs are no longer a concern moving forward. I think the expectancy theory is an interesting theory when considering people’s motivation to work. Adler mentions (2008), ”Expectancy theories claim that people are driven by the expectation that their acts will produce certain results” (pg 188). I think this is a model which certainly holds true in any workplace. I think everybody has expectations for what their work will provide them, and I’m sure those can be varied. Working provides people and opportunity to fulfill that expectation, whether it’s for increase pay, promotion, influence, gratitude, etc.I think in order to keep workers motivaged you need to provide them room for continued growth. I don’t believe most people are fulfilled if they can’t strengthen their current role or if they lack an opportunity to grow into a more advanced role. I think employees need room to grow and develop as professionals.