04512. MOTIVATION THEORIES. Good basic study of academic thinking on why people want to do a good job. Covers the evolution of motivation theories through the work of Herzberg ('motivation factors' vs. 'maintenance factors'), Maslow (Hierarchy of Needs), Vroom (relation of individual goals to work situation and alternative), and McGregor (importance of democratic management). Solid grasp of the complexities and subtleties of the subject. 13 pages, 9 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.