Motivating Employees: The Importance Of A Well-Motivated Workforce (Copy)
Cheat Sheet: 2.1.1 Motivation of Employees
| Concept | Definition | Example | Quick Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motivation | The desire/drive to work well and achieve goals | Worker staying late to finish project | Can be financial or non-financial |
| Why People Work | Earn income, job security, social needs, self-esteem, self-fulfilment | Teacher earns salary + enjoys purpose | Links to Maslow |
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Benefits of a Well-Motivated Workforce
| Benefit | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Higher productivity | Workers produce more efficiently | Factory workers meeting output targets |
| Lower absenteeism | Employees less likely to skip work | Motivated nurses attend regularly |
| Lower labour turnover | Fewer workers leave | IT firm retains staff with good environment |
| Better quality/service | Workers put in more effort | Customer service in luxury hotels |
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
| Level | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Physiological | Basic needs: food, shelter, wages | Minimum salary covers rent |
| Safety | Security, job stability | Permanent contract |
| Social | Belonging, teamwork, colleagues | Staff outings |
| Esteem | Recognition, responsibility | Promotion/awards |
| Self-actualisation | Achieving full potential | Leading innovation projects |
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Motivational Theories
| Theory | Key Idea | Example | Limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor (Scientific Management) | Pay = main motivator (“money is everything”) | Piece-rate system in factories | Ignores non-financial needs |
| Herzberg (Two-Factor Theory) | Hygiene factors (salary, conditions) remove dissatisfaction; Motivators (achievement, recognition) create satisfaction | Bonus + recognition scheme | Hard to separate in practice |
Quick Revision Bullets
- Motivation = drive to work well → essential for productivity
- Benefits = ↑ output, ↓ absenteeism/turnover, ↑ quality
- Maslow = needs hierarchy from basics → self-actualisation
- Taylor = pay motivates, Herzberg = motivators + hygiene factors both matter
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