Meaning of Motivation: Motivation is a process of stimulating and inspiring people at work to accomplish desired goals. It depends upon satisfying needs of people.

In the words of William G. Scout, ''Motivation means a process of stimulating people to action to accomplish desired goals''.

Herzberg's theory of motivation also known as the two-factor theory is based on the principle that job satisfaction and dissatisfaction act independent to each other. At any workplace, some particular factors can be attributed to job satisfaction while other factors are responsible for job dissatisfaction. These job factors were classified by Herzberg into two broad categories, Hygiene Factors and Motivational Factors.

(i) Motivational Factors: These are the factors that lead to satisfaction and motivate employees to work harder. 

Examples might include enjoying your work, feeling recognised and career progression. This factor increases employee's satisfaction and motivation.

(ii) Hygiene Factor: These factor can lead to dissatisfaction and a lack of motivation. If they are absent. 

Example include salary, companies polices, benefits, relationship with manager an co-worker.