Employee Motivation
Employee Motivation.
Motivation is an essential component of success and corporate prosperity in today's dynamic and competitive market. It is composed of both internal and external components, such as work factors, individual differences, and organizational practices (Gopal and Chowdhury, 2014). Motivation and Leadership are inseparably linked. Leadership success is critically dependent on and sometimes defined by, leaders' capacity to encourage followers toward group goals or a shared mission or vision (Shamir et al, 1998, cited in Naile, 2014).
Leadership is essential in any organization. Managers can influence employee behaviour in the workplace through leadership. Thus, one of the most significant outcomes of good leadership is motivated, employees (Naile and Selesho, 2014). Managers must develop as leaders to understand their employees' needs and expectations, which shape the culture of the organization (Rahbi et al, 2017). Managers can be leaders, but all leaders are not usually managers. At the same time, a person can be both a manager and a leader (Dusun and Demir, 2015).
Leaders encourage employees by establishing systems that maximize the potential of employees, as well as the resources available to the organization, and by offering direction (Altheeb, 2020). Specifically, a leader's job is to motivate employees to realize their full potential in achieving the organization's goals. Employee satisfaction, as well as leadership and motivation, are important variables determining the organization's success (Dervic and Dervic, 2017).
Importance of employee motivation for an organization/
01. Increases Productivity
Motivation is a process that leads to an increase in the productivity of the employee. Motivation meets the needs of the employee and thereby creates the drive to work to the best of his abilities. A well-employee will be willing to put in more effort towards the betterment of the organization than another disheartened employee (Gopal and Chowdhury, 2014).
02. Ensures Organisational Efficiency
Motivation plays an important role in changing the attitudes of the employees in the organization. An Indifferent attitude is extinguished most efficiently by motivation. The presence of such a favorable attitude allows the organization to thrive and be successful (Korejan and Shahbazi, 2016).
03. Ensures Loyal Workforce.
A well-motivated workforce is a loyal workforce. Motivated employees have high levels of morale and commitment towards the organization and its goals and objectives. Motivation thus reduces employee turnover and reduces the need for constant induction of new employees (Robnagel, 2016).
Video 1.0: Importance of employee motivation.
Source - GreegU 2018
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Hi Purnima, I agree with all the above points as they are all valid. According to Smith & Cronje (1992), Maslow’s theory is explained relies on the fact that people want to increase what they want to achieve in life, and their needs are prioritised according to their importance. I work for a leading bank in the financial sector. Once a person’s basic psychological and safety requirements are addressed, the theory states that they will develop a desire to belong, get respect, and eventually realise their full potential. The last stage has the potential to have a negative impact on a bank’s bottom line. While top management ensures that a bank’s process for opening savings accounts is efficient and uses cutting-edge technology, a bank employee will almost certainly be involved at some stage.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments Nirnika. Agreed with your review. Employee motivation is also defined as the level of energy, commitment, persistence, and creativity that a company's workers bring to their jobs. Vance, R. (2006).
DeleteHi purnima, agree with you, adding to your points, motivated and committed employees with high levels of job involvement are considered as important asset to an organization (Denton, 1987). to Keep the employee motivation, commitment and job involvement up, is always rewarding to a business; as motivated and committed employees are more productive (Denton, 1987).
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comments Dineth. level of energy, commitment, persistence, and creativity that a company's workers bring to their jobs. It goes without saying that higher employee motivation leads to better engagement and productivity. Pulakos, E. (2004)
DeleteAgreed on mentioned points Purnima. Further, employees in both public and private sectors require motivation from their organization to perform in the most favorable way in their job role and obtain job satisfaction. Money is one of the main motivational factors while other factors can be identified as rewards, appreciation, recognition, positive company culture, professional development, flexible work schedules, career development opportunities, job security and work environment (Pink, 2011).
ReplyDeleteThank you Dileep, agreed with your comments. less engaged employees tend to be less emotionally connected to their companies. They don't feel proud of working for their company, they don't act as brand ambassadors, and they usually don't share the company's values. Feinstein, A. H. (2000)
DeleteHi Purnima, agreed your points and adding to that introduction on employee motivation, Lindner (1998) defined it in relation to the person and the organization where he stated that employee motivation is the inner force that drives an employee in his/her quest to achieve personal and organizational goals.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lakshan. Agreed with your review, big or small a company is, employee motivation is always one of the biggest employers’ goals. Here's a hint: it all comes down to the company culture (including values) you develop. Hamlin, B., & Stewart, J. (2011).
DeleteWell said purnima. Further motivation is the psychological force that generates complex processes of goal directed thoughts and behaviors. These process revolve around an individual's internal psychological forces alongside external environment (Kanfer,2009).
ReplyDeleteThank you Upeksha. Agreed with your comments. motivated employees are much more engaged, they are also more self-confident in what they do. Consequently, they know how to react in difficult situations. Ellinger, A. D. (2014)
DeleteAgree with you Purnima. Motivation is essential for encouraging individuals to perform effectively in the long run and assisting an organization in growing. Employees who are motivated will be satisfied with their jobs, and if they are satisfied with their jobs, they will work hard to achieve organizational goals, and if goals are met, the company will get the profit (Zafar et al., 2014).
ReplyDeleteThank you Janakan, Agreed to your review. skills are something most employers look for in their employees. If you have employees who are motivated, they will also work harder to solve problems and challenges. Brown, T. C., & Warren, A. M. (2011).
DeleteHello there, Purnima. I agree with the above statement. According to Mike (2008), employee interactions have become a crucial component in boosting an organization's performance and efficiency. Management and coordination of human activity has become crucial to achieving organizational objectives. Furthermore, this achievement makes it easier to protect employees' interests and welfare, reducing the likelihood of a conflict between the corporation and the individual.
ReplyDeleteThank you Isuru. Agreed to your comment. When employees are motivated and engaged, they think about innovative ideas that could help optimize business performance. McCracken, M., & Wallace, M. (2000).
DeleteHi.. Purnima.. Employees are the more significant factor in the success and defeat of any business organization. Motivational factors perform an essential part in improving employee job satisfaction (Souders, 2021).
ReplyDeleteHi Indika, Thank you for your review. Motivated employees want to understand how their work contributes to the overall company success. Therefore, they always want to understand what the company’s mission, vision, and objectives are. Chen, T., Wu, P., & Leung, K. (2011)
DeleteHi Purnima. Nicely written content. Motivated employees are the greatest asset to a company, as their involvement with the organization is critical in achieving success (Moreira, 2013). Buford et al., (1995) defined employee motivation as a predisposition to behave in a purposive manner to achieve specific, unmet needs.
ReplyDeleteHello Gihan, Agreed to your statement. By understanding the company's goals, motivated employees are excellent in understanding and achieving their own goals. McCracken, M., & Wallace, M. (2000).
DeleteHI Purnima, agree with your points, Job satisfaction and motivation are two success factors. Organizational success depends on employees, attitudes, behaviors, and outcomes (Uzonna, 2013).
ReplyDeleteMotivated employees help organizations to survive, advance, and be more dynamic and productive.
Unmotivated Cause Company’s low productivity, lower levels of output, and the company fall short of reaching essential goals.
Hello Thiloka, agreed to your comments, In addition to working hard to achieve their own goals, motivated employees also care about achieving team and company goals. McCracken, M., & Wallace, M. (2000).
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ReplyDeleteWell explained, While employers understand that they need to provide a work environment that creates motivation, many fail to understand the significance of motivation in accomplishing the company's mission and vision. Even when they understand the importance of motivation, employers often lack the skill and knowledge to provide a work environment that fosters employee motivation. (Allen 2009)
Hi Ijaz, agreed with your review, Agility is something every employer is trying to achieve. Employees with higher motivation rates are more open to change and are more prompt to agile way of working. KisFlow (2020).
DeleteMotivation is contagious. It is often said that if you are not motivated yourself, you cannot motivate others. There are a number of motivational theories that are essentially complementary. The most prominent theories are those dealing with expectation, goal setting, and justice, which are classified as process or cognitive theories.
ReplyDeleteArmstrong, M. and Taylor, S., 2020. Armstrong's handbook of human resource management practice.
Hello Ravi, agreed to your comment, most motivated employees are driven by the company's goals and objectives, they are more likely to be team players than solo players. Elverfeldt A.V.( 2005)
Deletegreat way to look at the topic, Further to your point, Motivation is a significant factor that encourages people to perform their best and help arrive at big business objectives. Solid positive inspiration will empower workers' expanded yield, yet negative inspiration will decrease their exhibition. A key component in the workforce of the executives is motivation (Jain,2019)
ReplyDeleteHi Surangi, agreed with your comment, Disengaged employees often have a negative impact on others. In addition, their negativity may create an unhealthy company culture. Landy F.J. & Barness J.L.( 1978),
DeleteHi Purnima, well explained. Where this can be categorized as Intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation. Doing something related to work because its individually motivated and the results will give rewards and believes by themselves can be defines as Intrinsic motivation such as receiving positive feedback from the supervisor, career guidance, honor or feelings (Deci,1973). Doing or working something because the person will get rewarded or recognized through external factors can be defined as extrinsic motivation such as bonuses, awards, rewards (Reiss, 2005).
ReplyDeleteHi Deshani, agreed to your comment, financial cost of employee disengagement showed that businesses with low employee engagement report 62% more accidents than those with high engagement. Sapra N.( 2012)
DeleteMotivation describes as a energetic strength among individual that encourage the workers to try to to the fantastic work to attain the goal that regulates to accomplish wish (Khan et al,2018).
ReplyDeleteHi Shazna, agreed to your review, Continuous management development and coaching are necessary to keep employee motivation at high levels. As the workforce changes continuously, so do employees' characteristics and motivational factors. Wu B.( 2005)
DeleteHi Purnima, Agreed with you, A general definition of motivation is the psychological force that generates complex processes of goal-directed thoughts and behaviors. These processes revolve around an individual’s internal psychological forces alongside external environmental/contextual forces and determine the direction, intensity, and persistence of personal behavior aimed at a specific goal, (Darren, C.T.2020).
ReplyDeleteHi, thank you for the comment. agreed with your point, This is a crucial one! Companies with poor employee communications suffer very low levels of employee motivation and engagement. Employees who are not informed and feel left behind are much harder to motivate. Elverfeldt A.V.( 2005),
DeleteHi Purnima , Agreed with you and further Locke and Latham explained The concept of motivation refers to internal factors that impel action and to external factors that can act as inducements to action (Locke and Latham,2004:338)
ReplyDeleteHi Manoj, thank you for the comment. agreed to your statement. Employees need to know that their work is valued. If they got their goals and achieved them, they should understand how does that reflects your company’s success. Cognology. (2020)
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