􀁸 Identify the key motivational theories and discuss which of the theories strongly influencesemployees' affective processes and behavioural processes.􀁸 Describe the characteristics of a positive work environment and discuss how HR designsjobs to motivate employees.􀁸 Discuss the synthesis of Hackman and Oldham's (1976) job characteristics andemployees' psychological states in relation to work outcomes, such as intrinsic workmotivation, job satisfaction, and high quality work performance.􀁸 Discuss the possible relationship between Maslow's general components and jobcharacteristics in view of engaging and motivating employees in organisations.