Motivation Flashcards
what is employee motivation?
factors that drive an employee to strive to achieve in the workplace.
what is the definition for physiological needs?
basic requirements for human survival
eg. food, water and shelter
when are needs not met physiologically?
when employees are underemployed
lack entry level wages
safety and security definition
physically safe at work and sense of job security
social needs definition
having strong workplace relationships and feeling belonging in the organisation.
self-esteem needs definition
recognition of performance, sense of pride and feeling valued, important and respected.
eg. performance pay and promotions.
self-actualisation definition
achievement of own potential and motivational drive.
eg. participation in decision making
pros of the hierarchy
clear structure and model
framework when developing strategies to motivate employees
cons of the hierarchy
difficult to measure when employee needs are being met
time consuming
