2 people In Businesses

Question 1

Define motivation

Answer 1

The reason why employees want to work hard and work efficiently for the business

Question 2

Why people work?

Answer 2

Money: to pay for necessities and luxuries

Security: knowing that your job and pay our safe

Social needs: feeling a part of a group or organization, meeting people and making friends at work

Esteem needs: feeling that the job you do is important

Job satisfaction: enjoyment that you have done a good job

Question 3

What are the benefits of a well-motivated workforce

Answer 3

Higher output per worker, which helps to keep the cost low and increase profits

Two-way communication with management for example suggestions for improving quality

Low labor turnover - a loyal workforce - reduce the cost of recruiting workers who leave

Question 4

What are Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?

Answer 4

Self accusation
Esteem needs
Social needs
Safety security needs
Physiological needs

Question 5

What are the motivation theories?

Answer 5

Taylor - money is the main motivator
Herzberg - hygiene and motivation
Moslow - hierarchy of needs