Motivation Strategies

Question 1

Define Performance Related Pay

Answer 1

A motivational strategy where the remuneration of an employee is linked to their performance within the business

Question 2

Advantage of PRP

Answer 2

Incentive for an employee to work harder and therefore be more productive within the business

Question 3

Disadvantage of PRP

Answer 3

Creates competition and resent between employees which can therefore create a negative corporate culture

Question 4

Define Career Advancement

Answer 4

A motivational strategy where an employee is given an opportunity to develop their skills and take on a new position within the business

Question 5

Advantage of career advancement

Answer 5

Gives the employee a feeling of progression and therefore can motivate them to be more productive in the business

Question 6

Disadvantage of career advancement

Answer 6

It is difficult to provide career advancement for multiple employees which can cause resentment and a decrease in morale for other employees

Question 7

Define Investment in training

Answer 7

A motivational strategy where an employee is given an opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge to make them more efficient and effective in their role

Question 8

Advantage of investing in training

Answer 8

Employee feels more valued within the business and therefore is more likely to be motivated to work harder

Question 9

Disadvantage of investing in training

Answer 9

It is expensive to conduct training and can cause a decrease in profit as there is no guarantee the employee is more productive

Question 10

Define Support

Answer 10

A motivational strategy where a manager meets with an employee to verbally instil confidence and belief in the employee to overcome problems

Question 11

Advantage support

Answer 11

Employee feels valued and cared for by the business and is therefore more likely to be more productive

Question 12

Disadvantage support

Answer 12

It can be expensive and time consuming for the HR manager to be doing and therefore can decrease their own productivity in their other role

Question 13

Define Sanction

Answer 13

A motivational strategy where an employee receives a penalty for poor performance

Question 14

Advantage sanction

Answer 14

It is a powerful motivator for employees motivated by fear and therefore can cause a rapid change in performance

Question 15

Disadvantage sanction

Answer 15

It can cause resentment and conflict if employees become too afraid of the manager