Employee Motivation - Introduction

 Introduction of Employee Motivation


   Employees are the main asset in any organization. For this reason, management has to implement different motivation factors to increase productivity (Dugguh, 2014). A several organizations believe that the employees are its main asset and they will lead to organizational growth (Manzoor, 2012). Organization has great relationship with employees. Further, the both parties exchange the benefits and they trust each other (Coyle-Shapiro and Shore, 2007).

   Motivation is considered a key driver of performance because it is linked to numerous benefits at work (Pinder 2008). Motivated employees are more engaged in their work (Rich 2006) and their performance is of higher quality (Cerasoli et al. 2014). They profit more from occupational training (Massenberg et al. 2015). They are more strongly committed to their work, work longer hours, pick more challenging goals to achieve (Becker et al. 2015), and are more willing to share knowledge at the workplace (Lin2007). Due to its positive consequences, motivation plays a central role in the field of management, both in theory and management practice.

Example - The Company which I work is one of the leading Life Insurance and Bancassurance provider in Sri Lanka and has been in the business of protecting lives, empowering people achieve their dreams, and providing peace of mind to thousands of Sri Lankans since 1987. Under the banner ‘Your life, our strength,’ we have nurtured the Sri Lankan dream in unique and personal ways to support our policyholders and the people they love. Our company offer a range of Life Insurance solutions covering areas such as investment, protection, retirement, education, health and employment designed to meet the needs of a wholesome life. Anchored by a team of experienced and dynamic professionals, a strong capital base and reinsurance partnerships with highly rated global reinsurers, we ensure our tailor-made insurance products and services are of international standards.

   Currently, company have more than 110 branches in the country with +5,000 employees around the country and to retain such employees in the company Management is offering high commissions, high rewards & recognitions (overseas tours, hotel Packages, gift vouchers, etc.), appreciations & promotions, work life balance opportunities, education, training & development programs. With such opportunities there are more than +1000 Field staff employees who have started their career with us in the beginning of the company and still retaining with us today also as they have successfully completed their personal goals with us within the period.

References

Coyle-Shapiro, J. A.M. & Shore, L.M. (2007) The employee-organization relationship: Where do we go from here? Human Resource Management Review, 17: 166-179. 

Dugguh, S.I. (2014).Using Motivation Theories to Enhance Productivity in Cement Manufacturing Companies in Nigeria: An Overview. The International Journal of Social Science, 20 (1). 

Manzoor, Q. (2012). Impact of Employees Motivation on Organizational         Effectiveness. Business Management and Strategy, 3(3).

Mitchell, T. R. (1982). Motivation: New directions for theory, research, and practice. Academy of Management Review, 7, 80–88                                                                                                                                                         

Rybnicek, R, Bergner, S. and, Gutschelhofer, A. (2017). How an individual needs to influence motivation effects: Department of Corporate Leadership and Entrepreneurship, University of Graz, Austria.

Comments

  1. Nilushi FernandoMay 3, 2022 at 12:30 PM

    Hi Hashini, Agree with you. The idea of motivation is derived from a Latin word “movere” which means “to move” and motivation is what moves the employees from weariness to attention. Employee Motivation is a widely practiced exercise across all corporate sectors, (Mohsen et al., 2004).

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    1. Hashini WijayaratneMay 4, 2022 at 9:02 AM

      Thank you very much for the valid feedback Nilushi. Adding to your comments, employee motivation has to be looked into from the top level. It works both ways and the employees should be satisfies for them to reach the specified goals (Harter et al., 2002)

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  2. Namal De SilvaMay 4, 2022 at 11:31 AM

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  3. Namal De SilvaMay 4, 2022 at 11:32 AM

    Hi Hashini, Good post about motivation and further, highlighting that Nearly 50% of all employees are passively looking for jobs, whereas a substantial smaller group is actively searching for jobs (Perrin, 2006) because lack of motivation

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    1. Hashini WijayaratneMay 6, 2022 at 1:08 PM

      Thank you for your comment Namal. I agree with the statement. Organization cannot run with out employees like vehicle without engine. Manzoor (2012),further emphasis Employees of any organization are their main asset, which can lead them to success or, if they are not well concentrated, decline.

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  4. Thanuja SajaniMay 6, 2022 at 10:53 AM

    Hi Hanshini,
    interesting post regarding employee motivation.
    as you mentioned, Motivation is considered a key driver of performance because it is linked to numerous benefits at work (Pinder 2008). according to industrial experience i have , it is evident that ‘enthusiasm, energy level, commitment and the amount of creativity that an employee brings to the organisation on a daily basis when they are satisfied with the working environment. only motivation can do such development in organization.

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    1. Hashini WijayaratneMay 6, 2022 at 1:19 PM

      Hi Thanuja, I agree with comments made on. Further, the real assets of the organizations are employees and it’s considered as the engine of any company (Mohsen et al., 2004).

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  5. K.G.Saliya ThilakarathnaMay 11, 2022 at 6:27 PM

    Hello Hashini,
    Important area of the Human Resources & Motivation is the most important factor affecting the intention of knowledge sharing of employees (Hau et al., 2013). If there is no strong personal motivation, knowledge sharing virtually will not happen in enterprises (Stenmark, 2000).

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    1. Hashini WijayaratneMay 14, 2022 at 7:33 AM

      Agreed with the statements you made Saliya. Further, human capital is the most important asset to an organization which cannot be replaced with anything else. The ground floor of a firmed organization builds through most satisfied and loyal employees where the employees increase productivity and efficiency while innovating new ideas to the organization (Gabcanova, 2011).

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  6. Employee Motivation IntroductionMay 16, 2022 at 5:32 PM

    Hello Hashini, I agree with the post. Chiu et al. (2002) highlighted that organization implements merit pay system to reward employees for meeting specific goals, which can affect employee motivation levels. However most of the organizations gained the immense progress by fully complying with their business strategy through a well-balanced reward and motivation programs for the employee. In the existing vibrant environment the extremely motivated employees provide their services as a synergy for achievement of organizational goals, business strategies, high proficiency, growth and performance.
    Motivation is similarly compulsory when the employee of an organization has not a good relationship pattern.

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