Motivating Employees: Methods Of Motivation (Copy)
Cheat Sheet: 2.1.2 Methods of Motivation
| Method | Type | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wages | Financial | Paid weekly/hourly, often to manual workers | Factory worker paid per hour |
| Salary | Financial | Fixed monthly pay, white-collar jobs | Teacher receiving monthly salary |
| Bonus | Financial | Extra payment for performance | Sales team hitting target gets bonus |
| Commission | Financial | % of sales earned by worker | Real estate agent earns commission |
| Profit Sharing | Financial | Share of company profits given to employees | Start-up giving % profit to staff |
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Non-Financial Methods
| Method | Explanation | Example | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Enrichment | Adding challenging tasks → more responsibility | Engineer given project leadership | Increases motivation & skill use |
| Job Rotation | Workers switch roles to reduce boredom | Factory worker rotates between machines | Variety, multi-skill development |
| Teamworking | Employees work in groups → cooperation, belonging | Supermarket staff in team for promotions | Builds motivation & loyalty |
| Training | Improves skills, career growth | Staff trained in IT systems | Boosts confidence, productivity |
| Promotion | Chance to move up hierarchy | Clerk → Supervisor | Builds loyalty, reduces turnover |
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Choosing the Right Method (Recommendations)
| Circumstance | Best Method(s) | Justification |
|---|---|---|
| Sales company | Commission + Bonus | Directly links pay to sales performance |
| Skilled workforce (engineers, designers) | Job enrichment + Training | Uses creativity, builds skill |
| Low-skilled repetitive jobs | Wages + Job rotation | Keeps pay steady, reduces boredom |
| Long-term staff retention | Profit sharing + Promotion | Encourages loyalty, career progression |
Quick Revision Bullets
- Financial: Wages, salary, bonus, commission, profit sharing
- Non-financial: Enrichment, rotation, teamwork, training, promotion
- Right method depends on job type, skills, company goals
- Balance often needed between money + job satisfaction
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