Motivation

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disadvantages of a de-motivated workforce
1) high rates of absenteeism 2) poor quality of products 3) arrive late 4) more careless , have accidents
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advantages of a motivated workforce
1) be loyal - reducing labour turnover costs 2) be enthusiastic and offer ideas 3) arrive early and take a few days of
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describe taylors scientific management theory
1) workers are motivated by money 2) a fair days pay for a fair days work, pay workers on basis of results
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mayos human relations theiry
1) workers are motivated by working in teams, and decision making within them
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describe 3 financial motivation techniques
1) piece rate pay - pay per item produced, 2) time rate pay - based on items worked, staff discounts
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describe 3 non financial motivation techniques
1) job rotation - employees rotate through range of jobs 2) job enlargement - adding more tasks to job 3) job enrichment - gives employee greater responsibilities 4) team work - gives employees greater control
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describe McGregors theory x
1) dislikes work and avoids it if they can 2) must be pushed and threatened with punishment to get work done 3) avoids responsibility, and is unambitious
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describe McGregors theory y
1) effort in work is natural 2) commits to companies objectives 3) seek responsibility e.g promotion
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