Motivation
Motivation
Motivation is the driving force that is applied in an organisation to assist in the achievement of the laid goals (accel-team: 2010). Motivation in the workplace aims at triggering human behavior and their need to work. Relatively, it is a process by which people seek to satisfy their basic drives and it is what drives production in the work place.
Basic model of motivation
In his book ‘management theory and practice’, Cole has outlined the basic model of motivation (Cole: 2004 30-31) He explains that the basic motivation is achieved by either physical or social rise to a certain response or behavior. The outcome can be either satisfying or not. However where satisfaction is not achieved, frustration is experienced. In most cases, the opportunity to perform important work or duty that gives a personal satisfaction gives a feeling of accomplishment.
• The main needs and expectations to be taken into account when considering the motivation of people at work.
There are various needs and motivation that should be taken into account by the Human Resource Managers in the considerations for motivation of the people in the workplace.
Linking pay to performance: According to Gregory : 2003, Linking pay to performance is the practice that is undertaken by mangers in recognizing the top performers and rewarding them according to their work. Organisations should reward their employees according to achievement Gregory:2003. Payment should be linked to the performance as a reward that will motivate the employee due to an achievement of the set goals. According to the Gregory:2003 , this practice is fair and motivates the employers and increases their level of productivity.
Applauding the performers: Just as there is praise in every achievement, managers should always let the employees be aware of how much they are appreciated in their efforts in the work that they do. This should be expressed on an individual basis where the effort is
Motivation is the driving force that is applied in an organisation to assist in the achievement of the laid goals (accel-team: 2010). Motivation in the workplace aims at triggering human behavior and their need to work. Relatively, it is a process by which people seek to satisfy their basic drives and it is what drives production in the work place.
Basic model of motivation
In his book ‘management theory and practice’, Cole has outlined the basic model of motivation (Cole: 2004 30-31) He explains that the basic motivation is achieved by either physical or social rise to a certain response or behavior. The outcome can be either satisfying or not. However where satisfaction is not achieved, frustration is experienced. In most cases, the opportunity to perform important work or duty that gives a personal satisfaction gives a feeling of accomplishment.
• The main needs and expectations to be taken into account when considering the motivation of people at work.
There are various needs and motivation that should be taken into account by the Human Resource Managers in the considerations for motivation of the people in the workplace.
Linking pay to performance: According to Gregory : 2003, Linking pay to performance is the practice that is undertaken by mangers in recognizing the top performers and rewarding them according to their work. Organisations should reward their employees according to achievement Gregory:2003. Payment should be linked to the performance as a reward that will motivate the employee due to an achievement of the set goals. According to the Gregory:2003 , this practice is fair and motivates the employers and increases their level of productivity.
Applauding the performers: Just as there is praise in every achievement, managers should always let the employees be aware of how much they are appreciated in their efforts in the work that they do. This should be expressed on an individual basis where the effort is