Content theories of motivation focus in large part on the needs that influence employee motivation. This activity is important because needs impact the direction, intensity, and persistence of employee efforts at work. The goal of this exercise is for you to understand the defining characteristics of, as well as the distinctions among, five content theories of motivation. First, hover over each characteristic to read descriptions of the various content theories of motivation. Then, click and drag each characteristic to match the content theory that best fits the description of that characteristic. Dominant First Learned Predictable Experience Emerging Contrasting Intrinsic Display Factors McGregor's Theory X & Theory Y Maslow's Need Hierarchy Acquired Needs Theory Self- Determination Theory Herzberg's Motivator- Hygiene Theory