Motivation Strategies

Question 1

what is performance-related pay

Answer 1

Performance-related pay is where an employee’s salary or bonus is linked to their performance, where employees are rewarded for good performance.

Question 2

what are common methods of performance-related pay

Answer 2

• pay increase: pay is tied directly to performance
• bonuses: often a one-off payment for reaching a target
• commissions: receiving a percentage of a sale
• share plans: receiving part ownership in the company

Question 3

what is career advancement

Answer 3

career advancement is where an employee has the opportunity to take on greater responsibility in the business through the use of promotions

Question 4

what is investment in training

Answer 4

this is where a business invests in an employee’s training. training is the process of improving the skills and knowledge of the employee so they can perform the job to a higher level.

Question 5

what is support?

Answer 5

support is where the employees are provided with the resources they need to perform their role.

Question 6

what are some forms of support?

Answer 6

• mentoring
• managerial support
• access to more resources
• financial support
• counseling

Question 7

what is a sanction

Answer 7

sanction is where employees receive penalties or is disciplined for poor performance or behaviour.

Question 8

methods of sanctions

Answer 8

• demotions
• loss of benefits
• disciplinary action (e.g. written warning)