25. Factors affecting productivity in relation to Machinery, Skills & Training and Motivation

Question 1

Machinery

Answer 1

-Better machinery can improve productivity
-New machines mean that employees can produce more products of better quality
-This will satisfy customers
-Leads to loyal customers retained
-Therefore more profit which then means shareholders will be satisfied

Question 2

Skills and Training

Answer 2

-People are more productive with training as they have more skills
-Reduces cost of employees

Question 3

Motivation
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Answer 3

Workers need to have high motivation which will be affected by:
-Manager experience
-Employees (internally motivated)
-Nature of task