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Staff Motivation

ICSE · Class 12 · Business Studies

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7.1 Meaning and Definition of Staff Motivation

  • Motivation is derived from the word 'motive' which means urge or drive to do something
  • Motivation is the process of inducing or inspiring people to take desired courses of action
  • It involves stimulating people to accomplish desired goals
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7.2 Characteristics of Staff Motivation

  • Motivation is a psychological concept based on human needs that generate within individuals
  • Motivation is total, not piece-meal - an employee cannot be motivated in parts as needs are interrelated
  • Motivation is a continuous process, not time-bound - human needs are infinite and recurring
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7.3 Difference Between Motivation and Morale

  • Motivation is the process of inspiring people to work hard for achievement of desired goals
  • Morale is a composite of feelings, attitudes and sentiments in the workplace
  • Motivation is individual in nature while morale is largely a group phenomenon
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7.4 Importance of Staff Motivation

  • Increases productivity - motivated employees produce more and better quality work
  • Reduces employee turnover - satisfied, motivated employees stay with the organization
  • Improves organizational performance - directly contributes to achieving organizational goals

Key Concepts

Motivation is the process of stimulatingMotivation possesses six key characteristicsMotivation is the individual's willingnessStaff motivation is vital for organizationalMonetary or financial incentives involve direct

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