motivation

Question 1

why is a motivated workforce important?

Answer 1

• produces a quality product (adds value and reduces wastage)
• reduces costs through better productivity and innovations to improve productivity
• stays with the business so reduces cost of recruitment

Question 2

Taylors theory

Answer 2

• money-motivated design payment system that rewards each worker each time they complete a task
• piece rate
• managers should determine the most efficient means of production and then train workers this way
• workers should undertake the same tasks and managers should maintain close supervision over their employees

Question 3

mayos theory

Answer 3

• workers have freedom from satisfaction and control over their work
• workers who feel belonging to a TEAM
• Managers have a personal interest in employees, which in the long term leads to less staff leaving so saves cost on recruiting

Question 4

Maslows theory

Answer 4

• ## believed in the hierarchy of needs and focused on individual psychological needs of employees

Question 5

Herzberg’s theory

Answer 5

• hygiene and motivators
• delegating authority, recognition for achievement, meaningful interesting work
• opportunities for promotion
• pay working conditions, job security

Question 6

taylor suits

Answer 6

• quick decision making
• low skilled work, paid per item made
• more manufacturing type of product

Question 7

maslow and herzberg suits

Answer 7

• more democratic leadershp style
• more skilled involved work such as high quality manufacturing
• promotion available