Workforce motivation
... Introduction In view of the trend in recent years for the development of a bi- modal workforce in most developed nations and for increased casualisation of the workforce and outsourcing of work, organisations today have been facing a major issue which is the motivation of staff. To support managers within organisations this report asses the applicability and usefulness of the various motivation theories in providing guidance for dealing with these issues. Three main perspectives on motivation are discussed in this report in order to give managers an insight into the importance of identifying and understanding employees needs, recognise individual differences, ensure that rewards satisfy needs that are important to employees etc. ... q=design&v=55">design for motivation, empowerment, and other motivational programs. Employee motivation is indeed one of the most challenging aspects of people at work is a very complex issue and, to be able to use motivation techniques effectively, managers need to understand the principles behind the leading theories in motivation discussed in this report and do not overlook it. ... Motivation – Definition Motivation is the force that makes design for motivation, empowerment, and other motivational programs. ... The Content/ Needs Theories of Motivation The content theories of Maslow, Alderfer, Herzberg, and McClelland identify what it is that motivates employee behaviour. ... Esteem needs – Within organisations, these needs will reflect a motivation for recognition, an increase in responsibility, high status, and tools to support their motivation by meeting their needs. ... 2 Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory Herzberg’s motivation- hygiene theory supports the idea that intrinsic factors such as achievement, recognition, and responsibility are related to job satisfaction and motivation, whereas extrinsic factors such as company policy and administration, supervision, interpersonal relationships and working conditions are associated with job motivation. ... 2 Reinforcement theory The reinforcement motivation approach is the reverse of cognitive theories and is not concerned with an individual’s thought processes to explain behaviour. ... Conclusion/ Recommendation Organisations with a diverse workforce such as high skilled/ high paid employees, low skilled/low paid employees, as well as casual staff in order to keep their employees motivated firstly need to acknowledge their staff needs and values and find ways to meet them.