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Staff Motivation — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 12 · Business Studies
Staff Motivation revision notes for ICSE Class 12 Business Studies: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 12 Business Studies syllabus.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Meaning and Definition of Staff Motivation
- Motivation comes from the word 'motive', which means the urge to do something.
- It is a psychological concept based on human needs.
- Motivation causes goal-directed behaviour.
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Characteristics of Staff Motivation
- Motivation is a psychological concept.
- Motivation is total, not piece-meal; an employee cannot be motivated in parts.
- Motivation is a continuous process, not a time-bound programme.
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Difference between Motivation and Morale
- Motivation is an individual's willingness to work, while morale is largely a group phenomenon.
- Motivation is a function of needs and incentives; morale is a function of interpersonal relationships within the group.
- Motivation can be created through both rewards and penalties, but morale can be created only through positive means.
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Importance of Staff Motivation
- Motivation improves productivity and overall performance.
- It lowers turnover.
- It helps in attracting competent people because an enterprise with incentives gets a better reputation in the labour market.
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Motivation is derived from the wordWilliam Scott defined motivation asMotivation is psychologicalMotivation is an individual's willingnessMotivation improves productivity
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Key topics in Staff Motivation include Meaning and Definition of Staff Motivation, Characteristics of Staff Motivation, Difference between Motivation and Morale, Importance of Staff Motivation. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
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