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Definition of motivation
Motivation the process of arousing and sustaining goal-directed behaviour. In narrow sense- motivation is a process of satisfying the wants and needs of the employees and inducing ,encouraging and helping the employees to perform their assigned jobs more enthusiastically for the effective achievement of the organizational goals. In broad sense-motivation is a process of directing the behaviours of the employees toward task performance.
Importance of motivation
Productive use of resources Increased efficiency and output Achievement of goals Development of friendly relationships Stability in workforce
Motivation theories
THEORY X AND Y
Theory X A set of assumptions of how to manage individuals who are motivated by lower order needs Theory Y A set of assumptions of how to manage individuals who are motivated by higher order needs
By providing rewards, promotion Performance appraisal Creating flexibility Listen By involving them in decision making Celebrating their success.