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photo credit: [] Welcome to Group 2's wiki about motivation in the social work agency! While the poster above may be amusing at first, its insinuation that "easy" jobs require little motivation (and an implication that difficult ones require more) is certainly an over-simplification of what is in fact a complex topic with no clear-cut answers. Using the three main sections as specified by the project instructions, we will explore some of the various subtopics related to motivation theme which demonstrate this fact. Below is an outline of what subtopics you will find beneath each heading:


 * Section 1: Principles & Theories Supporting the Concept**
 * Motivation Theories
 * Introduction (Angie)
 * Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (Angie)
 * Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory (Angie)
 * McLelland's Needs Theory (Angie)
 * Social Learning Theory (Jessica)
 * Alderfer's ERG Theory (Tiffany)
 * Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation (Doris)
 * Reward Systems (Jessica)
 * Barriers to Motivation (Christine)
 * Section 2: Applications to 21st Century Rural Practice**
 * Section 3: Ethical Considerations**