Individual reflective report about motivation
Assignment title:
Individual Reflective Report about Motivation
Content
Statement of authorship 1
List of figures 2
1. Introduction 3
2. Three methods of motivation and their analysis of effectiveness for an organization 3-4
3. Motivation methods in practice supported by my personal working experiences 4-5
4. Conclusion 6
5. References 7
1. Introduction
Nowadays, it is known that motivation inspires better performance and higher productivity. Within the following part, different methods of motivation are depicted and discussed. In general, this paper is divided into two main sections: the first section embodies three different methods of motivation and an analysis of their effectiveness for an organization. Based upon this analysis, the second section provides an integration of the motivation methods in practice- supported by my personal experiences during my previous working life. More precisely, this section provides an insight into how the methods influenced me, the superior and the whole organizations performance, as well. Additionally, the positive and negative consequences will be pinpointed. Finally, I will give some significant conclusions.
2. Methods of motivation and their analysis of effectiveness for an organization
The methods of motivation can be classified into financial and non financial methods.
The first one is empowerment at work. Employers have to provide challenging tasks and meaningful work for the employees. Moreover, the work should fulfill the individual and involve the whole personality. Employees need to feel that their actions count and that they have freedom to make decisions (Greasley et al., 2007, p. 43). This is possible due to meaningful work. Employees need to understand the vision and goals and it will create a more stable and motivating work environment. Furthermore, it gives employees the power and self-confidence to do their job.
Individual Reflective Report about Motivation
Content
Statement of authorship 1
List of figures 2
1. Introduction 3
2. Three methods of motivation and their analysis of effectiveness for an organization 3-4
3. Motivation methods in practice supported by my personal working experiences 4-5
4. Conclusion 6
5. References 7
1. Introduction
Nowadays, it is known that motivation inspires better performance and higher productivity. Within the following part, different methods of motivation are depicted and discussed. In general, this paper is divided into two main sections: the first section embodies three different methods of motivation and an analysis of their effectiveness for an organization. Based upon this analysis, the second section provides an integration of the motivation methods in practice- supported by my personal experiences during my previous working life. More precisely, this section provides an insight into how the methods influenced me, the superior and the whole organizations performance, as well. Additionally, the positive and negative consequences will be pinpointed. Finally, I will give some significant conclusions.
2. Methods of motivation and their analysis of effectiveness for an organization
The methods of motivation can be classified into financial and non financial methods.
The first one is empowerment at work. Employers have to provide challenging tasks and meaningful work for the employees. Moreover, the work should fulfill the individual and involve the whole personality. Employees need to feel that their actions count and that they have freedom to make decisions (Greasley et al., 2007, p. 43). This is possible due to meaningful work. Employees need to understand the vision and goals and it will create a more stable and motivating work environment. Furthermore, it gives employees the power and self-confidence to do their job.
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