Marginal Man Crises and Mental Health

Robert E. Park first proposed the concept of the marginal man in his 1928 study from the American Journal of Sociology, titled “Human Migration and the Marginal Man.” He studied the first generation children of migrants to the United States, proposing they did not fully fit into the culture of their parents or their newly found culture in America (Rogers, Steinfatt, 1999, p 45). 

Motivational Theories and Reward Management

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Reward Management for Employee and Organization

Maslow theory of motivation comprised of five tire-model, that accurately depict the human needs in a hierarchical pyramid. The needs in the bottoms of the pyramid (Physical) are the most fundamental need while at the top of the pyramid (Self-actualization) is the most complex and secondary needs.

 

Physical Needs

Physical needs are primary for the survival of the human body, such as food, water, air, and health. Human being strives for fulfilling the physical need through employment, and spend a productive life. The extrinsic motivation such as wages or salary elicits a particular behavior among human to be consistent with their jobs and perform well. The organizations through attractive salary may enhance the motivation level of the employee to perform well in the workplace.