Motivation Concept Analysis
MOTIVATION CONCEPT ANALYSIS
Motivation Concept Analysis
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY There are numerous motivation theories which can be applied to the contemporary business scenario. Theories get evolved according to changing needs of business. Each of them is different from the other, but they aim towards a common goal of employee motivation and performance enhancement, for increasing overall productivity. This paper is an attempt to analyze the practical application of one of these theories. The flow of the paper is given below -
Objective:
Practical application of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory in practical work situations, related advantages and shortcomings.
The development of a new theory which go with the contemporary business needs and ramifications if these needs are not addressed.
Findings:
Business needs are changing
Increasing attrition rate
High level of stress
Intrinsic motivation is long term in nature than extrinsic motivation
Increasing complexity of decision making
Conclusion:
Need to develop a new model or theory which caters to changing business scenario
Innovative techniques for motivation
Need for collaborative efforts for overall employee motivation
INTRODUCTION
According to Webster, motivation is an internal state of being, or an internal behavior that activates one’s behavior and giving it a direction to achieve a desirable result. For me motivation has something to do with an employee’s willingness to learn, need to achieve, and desire and compulsion to contribute, and be successful in a given task. I am an officer in US Army; the cadets in my regiment are under tremendous pressure to give their best under adverse condition. They are required to direct their energy and desire in order to achieve a given goal. I firmly believe that “Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory” can be successfully applied to many work related dilemmas. In army, factors which lead
Motivation Concept Analysis
Student Name
PSY/320
“Student Name”
“Date”
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY There are numerous motivation theories which can be applied to the contemporary business scenario. Theories get evolved according to changing needs of business. Each of them is different from the other, but they aim towards a common goal of employee motivation and performance enhancement, for increasing overall productivity. This paper is an attempt to analyze the practical application of one of these theories. The flow of the paper is given below -
Objective:
Practical application of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory in practical work situations, related advantages and shortcomings.
The development of a new theory which go with the contemporary business needs and ramifications if these needs are not addressed.
Findings:
Business needs are changing
Increasing attrition rate
High level of stress
Intrinsic motivation is long term in nature than extrinsic motivation
Increasing complexity of decision making
Conclusion:
Need to develop a new model or theory which caters to changing business scenario
Innovative techniques for motivation
Need for collaborative efforts for overall employee motivation
INTRODUCTION
According to Webster, motivation is an internal state of being, or an internal behavior that activates one’s behavior and giving it a direction to achieve a desirable result. For me motivation has something to do with an employee’s willingness to learn, need to achieve, and desire and compulsion to contribute, and be successful in a given task. I am an officer in US Army; the cadets in my regiment are under tremendous pressure to give their best under adverse condition. They are required to direct their energy and desire in order to achieve a given goal. I firmly believe that “Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory” can be successfully applied to many work related dilemmas. In army, factors which lead
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