Motivating Workers Rowan E Wagner Business Studies Baku Oxford School
WHY WORK?
MoneyTo pay for necessities and some luxuries
Security A sense of security, i.e. knowing that your job and pay are safe –you are not likely to loss your job
Social needs (affiliation)Feeling part of a group ororganisation, meeting people,making friends at work Esteem needs
(self-importance)Feeling important, feeling that the job you do is important
Job satisfactionEnjoyment is derived from feeling that you have done a good job
Methods of Financial Reward
METHODS OF PAYMENT
performance-related pay commission bonus
wages
piece rate time rate
profit sharing
share ownership
salaries
Non-financial Rewards/Motivators
• Sometimes called perks or fringe benefits • Company vehicle (car)• Discounts on the firm’s products• Health care paid for• Children’s education fees paid• Free accommodation• Expense accounts (for food and clothing)• Pensions• Free trips abroad/holidays
Job Rotation
• Involves workers swapping round and doing each specific task for only a limited time and then changing round again.
Summary: Motivating Factors at all Levels
• Holidays
• Prestige and recognition
• Chance to use creativity
• Chance to take responsibility
• Independence
• Chance for promotion
• Tasks which provides a sense of achievement
• Fringe benefits
• Reasonable level of pay
• Clean and safe environment
• Job security
• Working with colleagues who are friendly
• Interesting and simulating tasks