EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION AS IT RELATES TO EFFECTIVENESS, EFFICIENCY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND PERFORMANCE

Proceedings of the Academy of Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues, Volume 8, Number 2 Maui, 2004

AUTHOR:
Rob H. Kamery
ABSTRACT:

Employees may be motivated on the job by many things, such as a sense of achievement, recognition, enjoyment of the job, promotion opportunities, responsibility, and the chance for personal growth. Employee motivation and performance are tied directly to the style of management that is applied and to principles of positive or negative reinforcement. This paper discusses motivation as it relates to effectiveness, efficiency, productivity, and performance.

Motivation can be induced by the employer or reside within the employee. Employees have higher levels of motivation when they perceive that management cares about their welfare, when they are involved in the management process, and when the management-labor environment is positive. Control stifles motivation while involvement creates a more productive environment. If the workers feel they are being treated fairly and with respect, this attitude will develop and guide their behavior in a positive direction. To be motivated, they must be excited about and interested in their jobs. Activities that can gain interest on the part of workers include employee participation committees, task force efforts, training programs, opportunities for outside education, newsletters, contests, and congratulatory messages from management (Kennish, 1998).

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