Effective managers have the ability to motivate those they work with to behave in a specific, goal-directed way. Motivation is defined as energizing, directing and sustaining employee efforts.

Some of the important types of motivation are as follows:

1. Achievement Motivation

2. Affiliation Motivation

3. Competence Motivation

4. Power Motivation

5. Attitude Motivation

6. Incentive Motivation

7. Fear Motivation