Management (14th Edition)
Management (14th Edition)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780134527604
Author: Stephen P. Robbins, Mary A. Coulter
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 16, Problem 1RDQ
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The meaning of the term motivation, together with its key elements.

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When doing business, it is essential that organizations motivate its employees. Motivation is a process that influences the behavioral patterns of employees within an organization. Such behaviors directly relate to how good or bad an employee performs within his/her capacity, the relationships maintained with superiors, subordinates and peers as well as how loyal and committed an employee is to his/her job.

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Maintaining a motivated workforce is of great importance to an organization, as it is the workers that steer the business ahead. Motivation is a means by which an employee’s effort is strengthened, focused and maintained in the long run in achieving the predetermined targets.

The concept of motivation consists of three elements namely, energy, direction and persistence. Energy is the level of effort put by an employee. It is connected to aspects such as power, initiative and robustness. However, higher levels of efforts are no guarantee of great results. For it to be effective, it has to be directed towards the correct path. Efforts must travel in a path that is beneficial for the organization as well as the employees. The continuous effort put in by employees in moving ahead in the correct path is known as persistence.

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