DOWNSIZING – AN EFFECTIVE FORM OF ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE THAT SEEKS TO IMPROVE BUSINESS PERFORMANCE? Personnel restructuring‚ right sizing‚ reductions in force or the most common term used; downsizing‚ is defined by Budros (1999 : 70) as “An organization’s conscious use of permanent personnel reductions in an attempt to improve its efficiency and/or effectiveness”1 Downsizing has occurred throughout the industrialized world (Ryan & Macky‚ 1998)2‚ affected blue and white collar workers (Littler
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Motivation of Staff using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory: The job of a manager in the workplace is to get things done through employees. To do this the manager should be able to motivate employees. However‚ that’s easier said than done! Motivation practice and theory are difficult subjects‚ touching on several disciplines. There is an old saying that says you can lead a horse to water but you cannot force it to drink; it will drink only if it is thirsty- so with people. They will do
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MOTIVATION (PSY 338) CHAPTER 2 Components of Motivation At the end of this chapter‚ students should be able to: 1) Explain the biology components of motivation 2) Explain the learning components of motivation 3) Explain the cognitive components of motivation 4) Distinguish between the biological‚ learning‚ and cognitive components of motivation. BIOLOGICAL COMPONENT A) Origins of Human Brain Design • Based on the assumption that the human community today is the result of
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What is motivation? Motivation is generally defined as the force that compels us to action. It drives us to work hard and pushes us to succeed. Motivation influences our behavior and our ability to accomplish goals. There are many different forms of motivation. Each one influences behavior in its own unique way. No single type of motivation works for everyone. People’s personalities vary and so accordingly does the type of motivation‚ that is most effective at inspiring their conduct. Types
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MOTIVATION Motivation is the word derived from the word ’motive’ which means needs‚ desires‚ wants or drives within the individuals. It is the process of stimulating people to actions to accomplish the goals. In the work goal context the psychological factors stimulating the people’s behaviour can be - * desire for money * success * recognition * job-satisfaction * team work‚ etc | One of the most important functions of management is to create willingness amongst the employees to perform
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Motivation in the Workplace There are different types of theories that define and explain the applicability of motivation. The definition theories work around a circle‚ where the person is the centre of investigation for independent action‚ reaction and expectation. These characteristics create a specific motivation for each person depending on individual and group circumstances. By analysing these circumstances‚ it is possible to create a motivational strategy to implement. Subsequently‚ evaluating
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Relevance of Motivation theories and its implications on Individual and Group Behaviour By Gautham Ashwath Lakshmi Contents Introduction 3 Scope of Study 3 Literature Review 3 2.1 The concept of motivation 4 2.2 Definition of Motivation. 4 2.3 Significance of Motivati 4 2.4 Motivation Process. 5 2.5 Theories of Motivation. 5 2.5.3 Abraham H Maslow Need Hierarchy or Deficient theory of Motivation. 6 2.5.4 J.S Adams Equity Theory 9 2.5.5
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What is Motivation? –A state of mind‚ desire‚ energy or interest that translates into action“ A strong behavioral component –It leads to action –Managers can influence motivation –It is a key to performance Importance of Motivation Motivation impacts PERFORMANCE Performance = Ability x Motivation x Opportunity –Ability – what a person can do: a competence & skill –Motivation – interest in doing something include Internal motivation; External motivation –Opportunity – the set-up‚
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Definitions of motivation: There are many ways in which motivation can be defined. Generally speaking‚ motivation comprises an individual’s effort‚ persistence and the direction of that effort. In simple terms‚ it is the will to perform. (Brooks‚ I‚ 2006). Eugene Mckenna thinks that with motivation‚ people respond to conditions operating within and outside themselves‚ and go the extra mile at their role. To motivate people‚ elements such as needs‚ motives‚ drives and goals or incentives of individuals
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Motivation Christine Walters PSY/355 Jeremy Christensen Motivation Motivation is the process in which behavior is initiated‚ guided‚ and maintains goal-oriented behaviors. “We may define motive (or motivation) as a need‚ want‚ interest‚ or desire that propels someone (or an organism) in a certain direction” (Psychology‚ 2014). Motivation cannot be directly observed but through behaviors we see it manifested. It is thought of as the driving force that compels a person to do something in order
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