Who among the following has not given a Motivation theory?

Correct option is D

Henry Fayol did not give any motivation theory. He is known for his 14 Principles of Management and administrative management concepts. Fayol focused on organizational structure, managerial functions, discipline, unity of command, etc., but not on human motivation.
The other three—Maslow, Herzberg, and McGregor—are all foundational contributors to motivation theories:
· Maslow → Hierarchy of Needs Theory
· Herzberg → Two-Factor Theory (Motivators & Hygiene factors)
· McGregor → Theory X and Theory Y
Since Fayol is the only one among the four who did not develop a motivation theory, the correct answer is (d) Fayol.
Information Booster
1. Motivation theories focus on understanding why employees behave in certain ways.
2. Maslow proposed that humans have five levels of needs, from physiological to self-actualization.
3. Herzberg distinguished between motivators (job satisfaction) and hygiene factors (prevent dissatisfaction).
4. McGregor’s Theory X & Theory Y classify managers’ assumptions about workers.
5. Fayol’s contributions lie mainly in administrative management, not behavioral motivation.