Essays on motivation

Certainly, there are no universal schemes: each organization, depending on corporate culture, experience in the market and style of management, chooses the way of Motivation. Robbins... ined Motivation as follows: “the willingness to exert high levels of effort toward organizational goals, conditioned by the effort's ability to satisfy some individual need” (cited in Ramlall, 2004) .Motivation, in my opinion, is based on several main points – from Employee Motivation The system of values of every...

Factors Affecting Employee Motivation Name Institution Date Factors Affecting Employee Motivation In order to understand employee Motivation as well their attitude towards work, Fredrick Herzberg carried out studies to find out the factors that influenced an employee's Motivation.... He discovered that the factors causing dissatisfaction at work are different from those causing satisfaction. In light of this he developed the two-factor theory (Grasser, 2008). The Motivation-hygiene theory tries...

Motivation is a concept that is popular in the current field of management, and this is based on the fact that most employers normally want their workforce to be motivated for the purposes of improving efficiency in their duties (Karabenick and Urdan, 2010). Motivation can be... ined as a management process whereby managers of an organization create a desire on their employees to be effective and productive on whatever they do (Higgins, 2012). Motivation is an important element in the managerial...

The paper "Motivation and De-Motivation" tells us about the intrinsic desire to do something, which has a direct impact on how workers behave, and how efficient (productive) they are. By contrast, demotivation is likely to cause lower productivity leading to wastage and inefficiencies.... Demotivated employees are often uninterested in their jobs and may avoid completing tasks or engaging with others. Demotivation is inversely proportional to Motivation, which is the desire to achieve a goal or outcome....

Assignment #2 Motivation Harry R. DePollar Strayer University (Suitland) Md. Professor: Sophia Evans Business 322- Organizational Behavior February 16, 2013 Motivation is a concept which is highly significant in every sphere of human activity. Today's business world is highly competitive, and to keep employees satisfied, it is necessary for the employers to motivate their staff consistently.... According to (Sarvesh, 2013), “The factors that motivate an individual keep changing as one climbs the...

The essay 'Enhancing Motivation' focuses on two main types of Motivation: intrinsic and extrinsic Motivation. Intrinsic motivations refer to the form of Motivation in which one does something because it is interesting and enjoyable. Intrinsic motivations are important in human beings.... The author states that there are individuals who are motivated to one activity as they enjoy doing it but may have very little intrinsic Motivation, as they dislike it. Intrinsic motivations as such, come from within...

F. Taylor's Motivation theory. Frederick Taylor was obviously the first to combine business practice with significant theoretical findings. Taylor assumed that material side is not the major motivational factor of employees. Instead, people need to have a comprehensive Motivation in order to work more effectively.... Thus, according to Taylor the factors that influence people's Motivation are not only material, but also immaterial ones. 4 The policy of "stick and carrot" Taylor suggested implied...

This piece of work will mainly talk about what we mean by the term Motivation, how to motivate groups, what is entailed in Motivation, different kinds of Motivation, how Motivation affects individuals and various theories that talk about Motivation. Different ways of assessing... This paper will prove a lot about Motivation for instance, motivating individuals by satisfying the needs using Maslow's hierarchy of wants. Another issue the paper will address is motivating different kinds of personality...

Norsk Petroleum is an organization with its main headquarters in Oslo, Norway. This organization deals with gas and oil exploration. Over the recent past, many experts in this organization have been resigning and joining competitors in the industry. ... Work Motivation Name University Introduction Norsk Petroleum is an organization with its main headquarters in Oslo, Norway. This organization deals with gas and oil exploration. Over the recent past, many experts in this organization have been resigning...

The article by Nohria, Groysberg and Lee (2008) provides an insight into human behavior that reflects managerial structures within organizational environments. The three authors discuss related matters of human behavior in comparison to the immediate effect on company... The article Employee Motivation by Nohria, Groysberg and Lee (2008) is a projection of the authors' opinion with regards to organizational performance. The authors' intention in the article is to provide clarity on human effort within...

Motivation has been one of the most studied research topics worldwide. Even within the context of a technological age in which countless work tasks have been mechanised and computerised, the human worker remains the most important source of knowledge and productivity. ... Work teams, wherein the variant talents, skills, knowledge and productivity potential of individual workers/employees is pooled together, have long been identified as an important source of organisational success and an integral...

The paper "Work Motivation" tells us about a personal post about work attitude. Motivating factors may include salary and other benefits, desire for status and recognition, a sense of achievement, relationships with colleagues, and a feeling that one's work is useful or important.... Having a sense of duty, a place to go, and things to accomplish and achieve is a great Motivation. Having a sense of duty is necessary for the development of a strong identity. Having a career provides us with an important...

Employee Motivation The organisations strategies should include the Motivation factor. An organisation may apply a change or strategy which may affect the overall performance of the employees. It is of great importance that any change to be implemented in a company, should be agreed and supported by the members of staff (Aidan, 2008). ... Employee Motivation plays a significant role in the process of production. A reliable human resource depends on the way the organisations treats and reward them....

My friend who has become the manager recently, has consulted me. Her concern is about a group of telephone banking staff that handles mortgages and insurance issues with the customers. The staff has been observed to be careless in their dealings with the customers and that more calls are landing for clarification by the management which could have been handled by the staff themselves.... Also, this means increase in waiting time for the customers to get their queries answered. She wants me to analyse...

The paper presents employee Motivation just as the name suggests refers to a series of actions an organization employs in changing the attitudes and behaviors of the employees thereby enhancing their productivity. Such is a vital function of human resource management.... Employee Motivation is a psychological undertaking that requires the managers to identify and utilize appropriate psychological forces. A decline in the productivity of the employees is always the most common indicator of a demoralized...

The essay "Motivation Theory" describes that people are quite concerned about determining their position in the society, it has become quite important to be involved in a continuous learning process for ascertaining continuous development in an individual's personality and characteristics.... As earlier mentioned, this essay will mainly highlight the motivational factors of the team member towards attaining the goals of the team with the assistance of a reflective learning approach. In this regard,...

The aim of the paper 'Human Motivation' is to analyze one of the basic features of HRM – the assessment of employee satisfaction. High productivity is a continuing advantage of employee Motivation and it helps the business in maintaining its revenue growth.... According to the essay, Human Motivation intrigues psychologists and a number of the motivational theories formed during the previous century. Application of the theories has facilitated individuals to recognize the connection amid Motivation...

The author states that due to the increased competition in the modern world, Motivation to learn is particularly important. Although the author's Motivation to learn has been changing from time to time, he/she has come to settle to a few concepts that motivate the author to learn. ... Although I depend on other external factors for Motivation, the greatest drive comes from within. I draw most of my Motivation from the success of my parents and relatives. I have always wished to be as successful...

It is impossible to imagine contemporary business without the direct influence on corporate personnel, which implies stimulation of appropriate behavior and job performance. Motivation theories are thus a vital theoretical framework, the applicability of which varies among businesses, but is in general quite universal.... Nevertheless, certain theories are gradually becoming out of date in response to the newest technological advancements, whereas the others can be extrapolated to any type and epoch...

The paper "Employment Motivation" is a perfect example of a management essay. Employee Motivation is a prerequisite for every organization striving to improve performance, productivity and morale among workers. ... The paper "Employment Motivation" is a perfect example of a management essay. Employee Motivation is a prerequisite for every organization striving to improve performance, productivity and morale among workers. In most times, employee Motivation has been focused on the tangible resources...

The paper "Motivation Theory" tells us about understanding what drives a person to work towards a particular goal or outcome. It's relevant to all of society but is especially important to business and management.... The most recognized content theory of Motivation is that of Abraham Maslow, who explained Motivation through the satisfaction of needs arranged in a hierarchical order. According to the drive theory of Motivation, people are motivated to take certain actions in order to reduce the internal...

The paper "Employee Motivation" is a great example of a finance and accounting essay. A case study conducted on the fast-growing retailers excluding the food retailers aimed to assess the complex relationship between salary satisfaction/job satisfaction, and intrinsic/extrinsic Motivation through pay according to performance strategies for the leading workers.... The paper "Employee Motivation" is a great example of a finance and accounting essay. A case study conducted on the fast-growing retailers...

The productivity of a construction workforce can be low because of many reasons. It could be because of incompetence on part of the management and supervisors, lack of good communication and de-motivated employees. Motivation is largely responsible for low productivity (Construction labor Motivation, 1989).... This paper aims to take you through the various techniques that can be employed by the management of an organization in the construction industry. These techniques can be used to motivate...

Different theories have been developed to explain the concept of Motivation. One of these theories I mostly agree with include Instinct theory of Motivation, which implies that people tend to act... For instance in the world of animals when it comes to seasonal migration, they are not told to do so but it is within their mind that they have to do so. Another Motivation theory I Motivation Theories al Affiliation: Motivation is the power that instigates channels and maintains goal-driven actions....

This essay talks about team Motivation which is of vital importance in the present world, particularly because human behavior reflects the mind state, which makes people to embark on certain actions. It is vital to note that not everybody has sufficient training in the field.... As the paper, Team Motivation, declares with the adoption of collaboration in the workplace, teams of employees keep growing, making it ideal in terms of keeping teams motivated during the long run. In this case, it is ideal...

This paper 'Human Motivation' defines human Motivation as a drive that prompts individuals to act in a certain direction. In the three questions answered, fear has been dealt with as part of the learning process in Motivation. The paper explains how a reduction of stress is a part of the learning process.... The author states that Motivation is defined as a drive that directs human beings to act in one way or another. Depending upon the intensity of the drive, the action results. Thus if one is less...

No matter what their work ethic, they require incentives in order to work to the best of their abilities. In the 1960's, there were two types of worker that were established: theory X workers and theory Y workers... Theory X workers are naturally lazy and need help in performing essential work tasks. For these people, work is considered to be a chore rather than a pleasure. Organizations that rely upon the notion of theory X are more likely to be rigid and Employee Motivation There are a wide variety...

This essay stresses that every organization wants to get the best out of its employees. To get maximum return per employee, human resource experts drum up the importance of a happy work force. Many theories have come up over the years on how to get employees to deliver. ... As the paper declares management Guru Peter Drunker came up with a theory called management by objective. Under this theory, return per worker is measured based on an employee's ability to deliver on set metrics. An employee's...

Ella, Marcelo and Masoko all desire a similar promotion. All three feel they deserve a promotion, though motivations for advancing their careers may be very different. Over time, psychologists have developed various theories as to what motivates an individual to attain or achieve goals.... Some believe that individuals possess a certain innate desire to achieve based on genetic factors. Others believe that Motivation is a result of learning and copying or mimicking the behavior of others. There...

This paper presents how a simple trick concretely affects the whole organizational behavior and the business generally. The author concludes that even the most minimal personal contact with beneficiaries could stimulate employee behaviors. This added awareness may increase the level of performance... While it is true that Motivation is a personal process, organizations can actually churn up such an internal process for their own advantage. Not that the organization only benefits from it but it is...

Today's business world is highly competitive, and to keep employees satisfied, it is necessary for the employers to motivate their staff consistently. According to (Sarvesh, 2013), 'The... And also, achievement of one goal sets the ball rolling for another one to be achieved. Thus, to be motivated is a constant need'. Comparing to the business world 50 years ago, life The paper 'Today's Art of Motivating Employees" is a pathetic variant of a term paper on management. Motivation is a concept which...

In the paper 'Human Motivation' the author discusses the corporate focus, which is now shifting from output of the organizations to the interest of their employees as they have realized that in today's world of competition where the supplies of both manpower and other natural resources are limited.... The author states that the question for many businesses is how to get the best from employees, how to encourage and persuade them to do what they are supposed to be doing to the best of their ability...

The paper 'Motivation Pleasure' focuses on someone who with robust pleasure needs can be described in different perspectives. Pleasure involves Fun, Teasing and Sensuality. Those who tally high on these requirements are not only easygoing and fun-seeking but also thoughtless.... Since preference is their main quest, they don't believe that life should be taken seriously. According to them, every day should be a day off. They much aspire for play than labor and consider weekends and vacation time...

Self Motivation is categorized under intrinsic Motivation. It involves inside desire to achieve something. In the case study, the author was determined to learn how to read and write fluently. As a result, he took his time to read... In addition, the desire to be able to show others that he can achieve what others claimed to be impossible enabled him to work relentlessly until he achieved his goals. One of his motivations to learn was his Self Motivation Motivation can be either extrinsic or intrinsic....

The Motivation theory of equity states that managers can motivate their workforce or subordinates by making sure that the benefits and rewards the employees receive are in consistency with their hard work. The theory postulates that if employees perceive that the benefits such... salaries they are paid is not equal to the amount of hard work and effort they invest in their work, then employees will experience a decline in their Motivation (Gitman 243). This is a theory that I as a manager would follow...

The paper "The Motivation" tells us about the desire to act in service of a goal. It's a crucial element in setting and attaining our objectives. Motivation is one of the driving forces behind human behavior. It fuels competition and sparks social connections. Its absence can lead to mental illnesses such as depression.... Motivation is the drive to achieve your goals or needs. Motivation is important to break old habits and develop healthy ones. Many people struggle with getting and staying motivated,...

According to this essay, Motivation plays a great role in job's productivity. Since nowadays each employer is interested in the raise the office productivity, it is essential to understand what motivates people to reach peak performance. ... The author of the essay presents some Motivation schemes on a particular example with the assistance, Jonathan. Moreover, it is believed that satisfaction received from performing some job comes from achievement, recognition, advancement, responsibility, the...

Name: Institution: Course: Tutor: Date: Intrinsic Motivation and Personal Drive My academic journey has been fully of intrigues, disappointments as well as successes. It has been a journey of happiness as well as challenges which I had to come across and which I had to overcome.... Learning has always been an interest for me and I have always been eager to learn new things. One of the academic memories which I cherish the most is my history lessons in high school. I liked learning about the various...

In the paper 'Work & Motivation' the author discusses the three things that push him to get up each day and to try his best in everything he does. He has big dreams beyond finding a job, getting a good salary, learning how to face every challenge.... The author states that early on in life, he learned that to get the most out of the things he does, he has to learn how to manage, to get things done through others, motivating them by sharing goals, specifying clear deadlines and responsibilities, and...

Maslow emphasizes that there are five basic needs of every human, namely physiological needs, safety needs, love and belongingness needs, esteem needs and needs to self actualize. The lowest stage depicts the most basic things that are required for the fundamental survival of a... As we move towards the top of pyramid, the needs shift from basic to opportunistic. The more stages of necessities a manager provides a worker with, the more the worker feels motivated and his efficiency in the work boosts....

Motivation at the workplace Name: Course: College: Tutor: Date: Introduction According to Podroff (2005, p. 40), Motivation refers to the driving force that enables people to attain their goals; it is both extrinsic and intrinsic. According to different Motivation theories, Motivation is not optimism or volition but it is related to though distinct from emotion.... Motivation can be rooted in the need to reduce physical pain or optimize pleasure or it can be rooted in specific needs like eating,...

The paper "Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation" tells that managers of all small and large companies give extreme attention towards increasing employee Motivation because they have understood the importance of building a highly motivated and committed workforce for the company.... There are many positive aspects of using intrinsic Motivation to achieve organizational goals. Some of the main benefits of intrinsic Motivation for organizations include reduced labour costs, reduced training costs, reduced...

The main research questions are: What is the Motivation? Why is Motivation important? Where can Motivation come from in classrooms? Why is Motivation in a classroom important? How no Motivation affects people at work? Why must one need Motivation to work?... This research will begin with the statement that Motivation is a process or act that drives or inspires one to do something willingly. It is the key item that gives one the energy to start the day with an aim of meeting certain goals by the end...

This paper ''Employee Motivation at Workplace'' tells us that the increase of employee Motivation at the workplace has been a challenging task for HR managers in all industrial sectors. The success of the relevant plans is not standardized. A series of factors appear – in the internal or the external organizational environment.... Moreover, not all HR managers can face the challenges related to the increase of employee Motivation at the workplace. The use of well-known theoretical models, like...

The paper 'Leadership and Employee Motivation' aims to answer the question of whether effective leadership and Motivation processes help an organization to achieve its objectives and goals. There are two important influences that have a huge impact on the performance of individuals in the organizational work environment.... The global business environment is becoming highly competitive. According to the leading global organizations, employees are the important assets of an organization. Therefore,...

This paper seeks to define Motivation in the context of the workplace. It defines the study of organizational and work setting behavior and the application of principles, methods, and facts on psychology to groups and individuals in a work setting according to Gardner & Wright.... One of the greatest assets in an organization has been noted to be human resources and that a vital component of management should be the Motivation of this resource (Bal, Jong, Jansen & Bakker, 2011). The Motivation of...

The interest of this paper is examining the Motivation of children in literacy with its aim being development of literature review pertaining children Motivation in learning literacy. The paper then gives a reflection of the findings and a comprehensive conclusion as a summary of the findings. ... According to the study conducted through the eyes of children, the world appears as an awesome place and thus children should be allowed to discover as well as explore their world. Every corner has experiences...

This essay "Motivation at Work" seeks to find out what Motivation is and how an individual attains it. Moreover, how it works in individuals' careers and whether the standard of obtaining Motivation is one and the same in all individuals or it varies from person to person.... Theories have been articulated and research has been conducted to measure Motivation factors in employees belonging to different organizations and departments as well. Famous psychologist and the father of humanistic psychology,...

There are two basic types of Motivation intrinsic and extrinsic Motivation. Intrinsic Motivation refers to the inner drive that makes an individual employ overwhelming efforts to... For intrinsic Motivation, “the rewards reside in the actions themselves; that is, the actions are their own reinforcement” (Covington, 2000, p. 2). Intrinsically motivated people are driven by inward Motivation It is undeniable that meaningful achievements in life can only be achieved through Motivation. There are two...

The coursework " Motivation and Emotion Psychology" a psychologist specializing in Motivation and emotion psychology might execute. This paper outlines diverse research topics in relation to Motivation and emotion, the work Motivation theory, market, and industry of interest. ... For instance, 'why do we go to class each day, why do professors teach students, why do professors test students, and why did Cain kill Abel' questions are essential in understanding the interest in relation Motivation and...