Role of Gender and Motivation across Banking Sector in India

Abstract

Motivation is the basic drive for all of our actions. Motivation  refers to the dynamics of our behavior, which involves our needs, desires, and ambitions in life. The role of gender in shaping motivation has a long history in psychological and educational research. This paper investigates the relationship between role of gender and  motivational aspects of  employees behaviour. The study comprised of analysing  six motives (Achievement, Influence, Extension, Control, Affiliation and Dependency) by administering MAO-B questionnaire to respondents. Sample comprised of 102 respondents from Banking sector. The study shows that  most significant motive influencing the managerial behaviour for both the gender is Extension followed by Achievement motive.