Want

Definition

In the context of motivating employees, a want is an internal desire or need that drives an individual to take action to satisfy it. This can pertain to both physical and psychological needs within a workplace setting, influencing their motivation and performance.

Related terms

Motivation: The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors in individuals.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: A motivational theory in psychology comprising a five-tier model of human needs, from basic (physiological) to higher level (self-fulfillment) needs.

Incentive: An external reward or recognition that stimulates an individual's motivation to pursue a certain course of action