Motivation in Workplace

Presented by
• Shahbaz Chaudhry
• Shellvy Chiragh
• Nazish Sohail
 Motivation in Workplace

Some hints how

to transform
this... into this...
Alan Ralston was
motivated to cut
his arm in order to
free himself from a
rock that pinned
him down.
Motivation
• To give reason, incentive, enthusiasm, or
interest that causes a specific action or
certain behavior
• Motivation is the fuel of life
• Your childhood
Motivation
• From Latin "movere" - to move
• Forces "acting either on or
within a person to initiate
behaviour" (Britannica)
• An incentive
• The drive that makes you act in
a certain way
• Motivation can grow, leave or
change!
Successful brands
• Capri
• Shan masalah
• Qarshi
• Gourmet
Nature of Motivation
• Intrinsic Motivation
- Intrinsic motivation refers to motivation
that comes from inside an individual
• Extrinsic Motivation
- Extrinsic motivation refers to motivation
that comes from outside an individual.
Remember
• We have to be motivated to
motivate
• Motivation requires goals
• Motivation must be repeated
Motivation Influences
• Direction of behavior
– choice of behaviors

• Intensity of action
– amount of effort

• Persistence of behavior
– duration of behavior
Who is a motivated employee?
 Enthusiastic
Flexible &
Grows faster than other plants
Committed
Grows in varied conditions
Comes in diverse varieties

Optimistic
Bright colors orients
toward the sun

Responsible Creative
Needs remarkably little care Produce thousand of seeds
Motivation in Workplace

• Motivation in the workplace

is one of the greatest
challenges for managers.
High levels of motivations
are directly connected to
high levels of productivity
 Herzberg's Two Factor Theory
Motivation factors:
Achievement
Recognition
The work itself
Responsibility
Advancement and growth
Hygiene factors:
– Supervisors
– Working conditions
– Interpersonal relations
– Pay and security
– Company policies and
administration
What Motivates People at Work?
External Incentives
• Vary by the individual
– Self-interest
– Economic gain
– Social
– Interpersonal
Internal needs
• Variables within the individual
– Enlightened self-interest
– Individual interests & benefits
– Protestant work ethic
– Hierarchy of needs
• Cultural differences affect motivation
How Can You Increase Employee
Motivation
• Empowerment
• Participation
• Flexible work
schedules.
• Job sharing.
• Compressed work
schedules.
• Telecommuting.
• Reward Systems
Reinforcement /
Behavior Modification

Punishment
Punishment
When negative consequences are attached
directly to undesirable behavior

Positive
Positive Reinforcement
Reinforcement
When rewards are tied directly to
performance
Participative Management
and Empowerment

•Increasing job satisfaction by

encouraging participation

•Team management represents a

growing trend
Job Enrichment and Job Redesign
Job Enrichment: Adding one or more
motivating factors to job activities

Job Redesign: Designing a better fit between

workers and their jobs
– Combining tasks
– Forming natural work groups
– Establishing client relationships
Modified Work Schedules

• Work share programs

• Flextime programs and

alternative workplace
strategies

• Telecommuting and
virtual offices
Rewards
Economic rewards
– money
– Benefits
Non-economic rewards
– prestige
– job content