“Perhaps the most controversial issue that has evolved from decades of research on employee attitudes and employee behavior is the job satisfaction-job performance relationship (Petty, McGee, & Cavender, 1984). Employee motivations can be determined by subjective issues like the need to make a certain about of money each year or how others will view you based on your place of employment or job title. Conversely, discernable incentives can also alter an employee’s performance, work ethic, and job satisfaction – working for an employer with proven high standards, one that treats employees fairly and appraises their performance objectively, can yield positive workplace performance from employees. It is the intent of this paper to evaluate the relationship between motivation, job satisfaction, and work performance with specific emphasis on the motivation theory conceived by Herzberg and how it relates to performance issues and motivation.…
1. Motivation should be perceived as an on-going process whereby managers continue to uplift their employees in striving for organisational excellence (Robbin, Odendaal and Roodt, 2003). Managers should intensively stress the significant of perseverance, that even though rewards have been cut, perseverance will lead them to their former financial stability and in turn return those rewards. Managers are to make sure that employees see the same direction that they see and ensure employees that their persistence will enable the organisation to reach required profit margins as in turn continue to pay its customers well. With this being said, Steelentos values on-going motivation as it brings employee and employer on a harmonious agreement whereby…
Motivation, job satisfaction and performance are driven by: the employer and employees. Employers control the output provided to the employees and the employee bring morels, values, personal beliefs, education, and experience. Increasing employee motivation can increase job satisfaction and performance. “Motivation refers to forces within an individual that account for the level, direction, and persistence of effort expended at work (Schermerhorn, Hunt, and Osborn, 1997).” Motivation is the key to creating an environment in which optimal performance is possible (staff@incentives.com, 2010).…
My research paper will be focusing on course objective C which discusses the different theories of motivation and how to demonstrate their application to successfully guide employees toward accomplishing organizational objectives. The different motivational theories that I will be discussing and applying throughout the paper are categorized under the Needs Theories of Motivation which include the Hierarchy of Needs Theory, the ERG theory, the Acquired Needs Theory, the Two-factor Theory, and the Equity theory of Motivation. I will thoroughly explain each one and try to provide examples of how to apply these theories in work settings. In my paper I would also like to research the most sought after companies that are rated for employee satisfaction or in other words the best companies to work for. Two of the top companies that are listed under CNN Money are SAS and GOOGLE. SAS which originally stands for Statistical Analysis System is, "the leader in business analytics software and services, and the largest independent vendor in the business intelligence market (SAS.com)." GOOGLE of course is one of the most widely known and used search engines all over the country if not the world. I will briefly give a description of each company and then discuss the reasons behind them being some of the best companies to work at. I would like to research and see what are some of the innovative ways in which these companies motivate or rather create a motivational environment for their employees. By using the above theories of motivation and the tactics behind these successful companies, I will then apply them to different work settings or organizations and discuss the outcome of using each individual methods or the overall effect of having a motivational setting in the…
Effective employee motivation has been one of management’s most difficult and important duties (Kinicki, 147). There will always be employees that are and are not motivated in their jobs and managers need to understand the psychological processes behind motivation if they want to successfully guide employees toward accomplishing organizational goals (Kinicki, 147). According to CNNmoney.com, the “100 Best Companies to Work For” are ranked by employees themselves. When trying to place different companies on this list, two-thirds of their score is based on results of a survey that is sent to a random sample of employees asking such questions like their views on management 's credibility, the camaraderie they get from the job, and, of course, their job satisfaction. Wegmans, a supermarket founded in 1916, is ranked number three, while Nugget Markets, a supermarket founded in 1926, is ranked number five (100 Best, 2010). How have these two companies achieved such high points with their employees? Both companies have found ways to motivate their employees. Whether it’s through benefits and rewards, helping to fulfill certain needs, offering job advancement to enlarge or enrich these jobs through skill variety, or developing interpersonal relationships at work, Wegmans and Nugget Markets have certainly done their part.…
SAS Institute of Cary, North Carolina is an organization that fosters innovation, employee loyalty, and customer satisfaction. Over the past three decades, SAS Institute became the largest private software developer and enjoys a history of continued growth in every year of its existence. The success of SAS Institute is a result of its primary resource—its creative capital—which is entrenched in the company through its culture, Human Resource practices, communication, and employee motivation.…
An organization should take steps that would best benefit the organization as a whole to strategize a motivation plan. It first must identify what employees value and then determine how the organization can reciprocate that what the employees want is being heard. This can be done by taking the initiative to communicate first-hand with employees so that the plan is clear and concise. In the following motivation plan, I will explain how the plan encourages high job satisfaction, low turnover, high productivity, and high-quality work. Stacy Harris (2013) tells us that “the work environment is an important talent retention tool for any workforce, but it is particularly important for the skilled labor workforce. Work environments for the high-tech, healthcare, and manufacturing industries share several common issues: long hours, high stress, and often lower pay scales than positions that may require higher levels of education”. That is why creating and structuring a plan that is intended to motivate employees is such a significant piece to retaining skilled employees.…
Some of the most debated Phantom of the Opera topics on the Web are as follows. Raoul or Erik (the Phantom), who is superior to the other and who did Christine Daae truly love? Would The Phantom have given her a normal life the way that Raoul could? Who should Christine have ended up with? Although popular opinion tends to be in favor of Raoul, Erik is the right choice.…
Job satisfaction has often been described as employees’ emotional response to the current job position. When an employee decides to remain with a company or organization that is called job satisfaction. When employees speak about job satisfaction, another factor for consideration is motivation in the workplace. For companies or organizations to be successful and sustain a competitive advantage, a partnership with employees is needed. Job satisfaction has several factors: “Relationships with direct reports, workplace environments, fulfillment or personal fulfillment in job duties.”(McNamara, 2009)…
The new environment was happy, positive, and creative. I could not authorize monetary rewards. However, praise and recognition are free. This created a team of motivated and positive people because teamwork does not depend on monetary compensation. The sense of belonging provided the employees empowerment over their daily duties. Employee satisfaction correlated with the productivity of the department with an increase of 150% within 90 days of implementing the new policies. The humanistic view of motivation may have critics but in this situation the theory proved to be…
The best way to ensure employees’ commitment and quality of work is to identify and properly address the intrinsic factors that motivate them and bring out their best. Where employees are given “opportunities for self-actualization they are likely to remain with the organization and the company image is consequently improved and enhanced.” Seeing that everyone has individual personality, there are many different ways one can be motivated. Some are self-determined individuals with inner drive and passion to be the best at what they do just because they would like to be the greatest. Applying new motivation theories not currently in practice provides an avenue for leaders to “examine alternate avenues of approach before making decision that affects the individual and organizational…
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The key to an organization's success is motivation. Motivation of employees is one of the most important issues facing education today. The need to instill our employees with motivation is becoming more important especially with the shift towards a more socially and culturally responsive workforce. Knowing what motivates employees, how to provide a motivational plan that includes incentives both traditional (money) and nontraditional elements, keeping our focused on the plan and giving them the tools they need to make the plan successful, and what effect will the motivational plan have on the working atmosphere of our organization are all vital topics to tae into consideration. It is clear that organizations need motivation plans that motivate, provide desired incentives, keeps our managers involved in the process and results in increased value to the organization.…
Smerek, Ryan, and Marvin Peterson. "Examining Herzberg 's Theory: Improving Job Satisfaction Among Non-Academic Employees At a University." Research in Higher Education 48 (2007): 229-250. Academic Search Complete. Seattle. 24 Feb. 2008.…
At the bottom of the pyramid, the corporation has been recognised as one of the highest paid in the world, satisfying the physiological needs of its employees (Weinberger, 2016; Bort, 2015). As part of the Standards of Business Conduct, Microsoft also works well in ensuring the safety at workplace as well as the employees health condition (Microsoft Corporation, 2017); medical center wwas built in the Microsoft’s Redmond campus to further ensure the wellness of the staff (NBBJ, 2017). Thridly, as part of the diversity management, netorks, social gourps, and resources groups were well-established, to make everyone in the company receive the sense of belonging (Apple, 2016c). In satisfying the higher-level needs of self-esteem and self-actualisation, Microsft has the philosophy of carreer path, where individual does not recognise by their title, but their contribution does (Microsoft Corporation,…