Beh 225 Motivating Empoyees

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Motivating Employees

BEH 225

John Powers

Many employers, large or small, use many motivation techniques with their employees. It is obviously known that an employee who is motivated in their workplace is much more productive than employees who are not feeling motivated. Having motivated and productive employees make for a more successful company. Furthermore, if a business has motivated and productive leaders and managers, chances are they will set the example for the rest of the staff. New employees will develop higher work ethics and better work habits. When other employees see how an employee who is performing well is treated by management, they will strive to receive the same treatment. A noticeable difference will most likely be seen between those employees who are being motivated and treated compared to the treatment that an employee who is not motivated and not productive is given.

Motivating an employee or a company full of employees can be difficult for any organization if the necessary reinforcement plan is not in place for those motivators. Motivation can be referred to as either intrinsic or extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation focuses more on motivation received from an activity itself such as why children play or adults who work on crosswords or puzzles. There is not a physical goal, other than just the fun they receive from doing that action. Extrinsic motivation focuses more so on a reward or consequence from an activity. An example of this would be the allowance a child receives by completing set chores around the house.

Managers need to be aware of these different types of motivation and ways that they can incorporate them into the workplace in order to motivate their employees. This needs to be known in order to receive the best possible productivity for the company. Simple steps and rules throughout the company provide the basis for a productive environment. Some of these steps may include...