Motivation refers to the inner desire or willingness that propels a person to take action and achieve a specific goal or outcome
Motivation can be intrinsic, coming from within a person (values, beliefs etc)
Motivation can be extrinsic, coming from external factors (rewards or punishments)
Motivated employees are more productive and efficient as they are more likely to be engaged in their work and take initiative to meet or exceed their goals
generate higher levels of output and qualityhigher profits for the business
Increased productivity results in
The impact of motivation on the reliability of workers
Motivated employees are more likely to be reliable and dependable
They take pride in their job, show up on time, meet deadlines, and take fewer sick days
The impact of motivation on turnover rates
Motivated employees are more likely to stay with the company long-term which reduces the turnover rate
Lower turnover rates reduce the need for costly recruitment and training
