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Staff Motivation

ICSE · Class 12 · Business Studies

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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.
3

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 Mind map showing six key characteristics that define staff motivation as a comprehensive psychological process, Flowchart showing the distinction between motivation and morale, their sources, and outcomes, Pie chart showing the various organizational benefits that result from maintaining high staff motivation. These are the concepts ICSE Class 12 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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