11 - Motivation Flashcards
Define motivation
the internal and external factors that stimulate the desire in workers to be continually interested in, and committed to doing a job well
Define piece rate
payment to a worker for each unit produced
Define self actualisation
a sense of self-fulfillment reached by feeling enriched and developed by what one has learned and achieved
Define motivators (motivating factors)
aspects of a worker’s job that can lead to positive job satisfaction, such as achievement, recognition, meaningful and interesting work, responsibility, and advancement at work
Define hygiene factors
aspects of a worker’s job that have the potential to cause dissatisfaction, such as pay, working conditions, status and over - supervision by managers
Define job enrichment
aims to use the full capabilities of workers by giving them the opportunity to do more challenging and fulfilling work
Define time-based wage
payment to a worker made for each period of time worked
Define commission
a payment to a salesperson for each sale made
Define bonus
a payment made in addition to the contracted wage or salary
Define performace - related pay
a bonus scheme to reward employees for above - average work performance
Define profit sharing
a bonus for employees based on the profits of the business, usually paid as a proportion of basic salary
Define share - ownership scheme
a scheme that gives employees shares in the company they work for or allows them to buy shares at a discount
Define fringe benefits
benefits given, separate from pay, by an employer to some or all employees
Define job rotation
a scheme that allows employees to switch from one job to another
Define job enlargement
an attempt to increase the scope of a job by broadening or deepening the tasks undertaken
Define job redesign
the restructure of a job to make the work more interesting, satisfying and challenging
Define development
the gaining of new or advanced skills and knowledge as well as opportunities to apply what is gained
Define employee promotion
advancement of an employee within a business to a higher level of responsibility and status
Define employee status
level of recognition offered by an employer to a worker in terms of pay, level of responsibility and benefits
Define employee participation
active ecouragement of employees to become involved in decision - making within an organisation
Define teamworking
production is organised so that groups of workers undertake complete units of work
Define empowerment
the giving of skills, resources, authority and opportunity to employees so that they can take decisions and be accountable for their work
