motivation

• How Businesses use Mayo's Approach

  • Empowering employees in decision-making e.g, creating teams which decide their priorities
  • Team-building activities are used to build relationships
  • Providing feedback and recognition  to employees e.g Worker of the Week
  • Creating a positive work environment by promoting open communication and providing support to employees e.g. offering wellness programs
  • Encouraging employee development by offering training programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement paths
• advantages of Mayos theory

  • Improved job satisfaction
  • Increased productivity as workers feel valued and supported
  • Better communication as workers value open and honest communication which reduces misunderstandings and conflicts
  • Employee empowerment increases worker's sense of ownership and responsibility
  • Stronger teams as there is a sense of community and team spirit
• disadvantages of Mayo's theory

  • Time-consuming as building positive relationships requires time and effort
  • Lack of control as workers take more decisions
  • Resistance to change as some workers and managers may be resistant to the changes required by Mayo's theory
  • Potential for conflict as attempts to build stronger relationships can also lead to conflicts and disagreements
  • Limited applicability as it may not work for businesses which require a high degree of individual autonomy and independence
• advantages of maslows


  Higher employee satisfaction: By meeting the needs of employees, businesses can create a more satisfying work environment which can lead to increased productivity and lower turnover ratesIncreased motivation: Businesses can motivate their employees by offering incentives that align with their specific needs and desiresImproved employee performance: Employees who feel valued and supported by their employers are more likely to perform at a higher level
• disadvantage of Maslow


  • One size does not fit all: Businesses need to tailor their approach to meet the individual needs of their employees
  • Expensive: Meeting many individual needs can be costly, especially when offering perks such as the use of a company car
  • Time-consuming: Requires significant effort from management to connect individually to understand which opportunities for personal growth are desired
• the five tiers of maslows

  5)self-actualization

  4)esteem

  3)love

  2)safety

  1)physiological
• Physiological Needs


  Businesses can provide necessities for their employees e.g comfortable work environment, access to clean water and food, and adequate rest breaks
• Safety Needs


  Businesses can provide job security, fair pay, benefits, and safe working conditions for their employees
• Love and Belonging Needs


  Businesses can encourage teamwork and generate a sense of community and belonging within the workplace
• Esteem Needs


  Businesses can provide recognition for employees' accomplishments, and provide a positive work culture that values individual contributions
• Self-Actualisation Needs


  Businesses can help employees achieve this need by offering opportunities for employees to pursue their passions and interests e.g Barclay's was known for supporting elite sportspeople by allowing them time off work in the day to continue their training.
• importance of motivation


  it can be intrinsic

  it can be extrinsic

  if individuals needs are not satisfied then the workers will not be motivated
• Piece work disadvantages 


  only suitable for jobs where you can identify easily the contribution of an individual worker

  Health and safety
• delegation


  passing the authority for a task down to a junior staff.
• Empowerment 


  the employee will have more power and they can take significant decisions.