3.6 Motivation strategies - non-financial

Question 1

Career advancement

Answer 1

The opportunity to advance to a better job is an important objective in employee career plans. They can occur within a workplace or by moving to a new workplace. The opportunity to move into a more challenging or stimulating position, with some management responsibilities, can provide valuable motivation for employees.

Question 2

Investment in training

Answer 2

Improving the skills of employees has benefits for both the business and the workforce. Providing employees with additional skills can increase job satisfaction and promote higher levels of motivation. A highly skilled job will usually pay more, so naturally employees will take the opportunity to take on additional training.

Question 3

Sanction

Answer 3

Is a form of penalty or punishment

Question 4

Support and sanction

Answer 4

Support and sanction represent the positive and the negative ways in which an employer can relate to employees. Providing support and encouragement for employees can motivate them to do better. Support can also be relevant when en employee has made a mistake or is new or inexperienced. A sanction may be necessary when an employee does something wrong. Fear of sanctions can also be a motivating factor.