22 Methods of motivation at work

Question 1

Remuneration

Answer 1

Money paid to employees for their work or services

Question 2

Time rate

Answer 2

Payment system based on the amount of time employees spend at work

Question 3

gross pay

Answer 3

Pay before deductions, such as tax

Question 4

Net pay

Answer 4

Take home pay, that is, pay after deduction, such as income tax pensions contributions or student loan repayments

Question 5

Overtime

Answer 5

Rate of pay above the normal rate to compensate employees for working extra hours

Question 6

Salary

Answer 6

Pay, usually to non-manual workers, expressed as a yearly figure but paid monthly

Question 7

Piece rate

Answer 7

Payment system where workers receive an amount of money for each unit produced

Question 8

Performance-related pay

Answer 8

payment system designed for non-manual workers where pay increases are given if performance targets are met

Question 9

Bonus systems

Answer 9

Payment in addition to the basic wage for reaching targets or in recognition for service

Question 10

Commission

Answer 10

Payment based on the value of sales, usually a percentage of sales made

Question 11

Fringe benefits

Answer 11

‘perks’ over and above the normal wage or salary