unit 4.3 Flashcards
motivation
a range of factors which influence people to behave certain ways
financial method of motivation
achieved through the use of money
non-financial method of motivation
factors such as praise or opportunity
job rotation
job enrichment
employee reward schemes
maslow’s hierarchy of needs in order (top-bottom)
self actualisation
ego/self esteem needs
love and belonging needs
safety needs
physiological needs
physiological needs
the most basic in order to survive (necessities ) eg water, shelter
safety needs
feeling safe in the workplace (not being injured at work)
love and belonging
feeling accepted and part of a group
ego/self esteem
feeling good about yourself, confident in ability
self actualisation
stretching self to reach full potential
salary
stays the same regardless of hours worked
wages
changes with amount of hours worked
piecework/piece rate
paid according to amount produced
profit sharing
employees receive a percentage of the businesses profits alongside normal wages / salary
commission
based on levels of sales made
job enrichment
makes job more challenging, keeps employees motivated