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Motivating Employees

December 16th, 2010

Motivation is defined as "the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal".

Motivated employees are essentially and sometimes existentially important to any company.

Having the required skill set, they will produce above-average output, which will be more profitable for a company, give a good impression of the company to customers and suppliers. They will speak well of the company, thus enhancing or reinforcing the company image among their social base, producing side-effect benefits. The motivated employee will be less likely to leave the company, resulting saving the enormous cost of rehiring and be loyal.

Motivating employees is thus one of the core tasks of every manager.

So what motivates people to work at all?

    
	
  1. Earning Money?
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  2. Something meaningful or enjoyable to spend their time with, resulting in  personal gratification?
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  3. Peer pressure because everyone works, and being unemployed is socially undesirable?
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  4. To be given positive feedback or being praised by superiors and peers for doing good work?
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  5. As a means to attain social status - for example by working at a respected company, having a respected position, doing enviable work,  or earning an above-average salary?
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  6. Social interaction with other employees, customers and clients?
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What motivates people to retain their job?

    
	
  1. Lack of an alternative position?
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  2. Challenging but not overwhelming work?
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  3. Personal advancement?
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  4. An agreeable work environment not easily found elsewhere?
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What motivates people to do a good job?

    
	
  • Pride in their work and the company
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  • Wanting to satisfy their supervisor
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  • Wanting to advance in rank and/or salary
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  • Fear of job loss
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