Motivational Theories and Employee Performance

This assignment delves into the realm of employee motivation by examining different theoretical perspectives. It explores concepts such as Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, and their influence on job satisfaction and performance. Additionally, it considers the role of reward systems, organizational culture, and supervisory behaviors in fostering a motivated workforce.

Running Head: Organization behavior
Organization Behavior

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To Encourage Employees for Productive Performance
Organizational Behavior focuses on enhancing the productive performance level of the
employees. By taking into consideration recent scenario, it is seen that to conduct the activities
smoothly it is important to consider organizational theories. The theories of organization
consider the human resources and give direct impact on the goals of the company. Productive
performance should be taken into consideration so that the goals and objectives can be attained.
Organizational behavior theories have a connection with people and groups who are conducting
their day to day operations (Healy, 2016).
There are many concepts concerned with the organizational behavior. It is seen that to
attain overall goals and objectives the company has to give emphasis on job performance and to
promote innovation. The managers of the organization should give emphasis on increasing the
satisfaction level to adopt effective techniques so that the activities can be conducted smoothly.
It is evaluated that organizational theories helps to analyze the behavior of the employees who
are working in the organization. If the activities of the organization are conducted according to
the theories then it will help the employees to complete the work in an effective manner.
Productivity level is only increased if proper benefits are offered to the employees or the workers
conducting their routine activities in the organization (Grubb, 2015).
Proper knowledge of the activities should be there to the employees so that they can
efficiently work to achieve their desired target. Profits can only be attained if the workers of the
organization are efficient to conduct the activities. This paper will take into consideration
theories like X and Y theory, Herzberg's theory, Goal setting theory, Maslow's hierarchy of
needs. It is analyzed that the level of competition is increasing day by day, so it is important for
the employees to be dedicated towards the work. There should be proper management of work so
that conflicts between the employees can be reduced (Hwang and Lee, 2016).
Employee relation plays a great role to encourage the employees to work efficiently. If
there is proper relation between the employees then the activities can be conducted smoothly. To
enhance the motivation level of the employees the managers has to consider personality factors
like psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science, and economics. The focus is given
by the managers to manage the activities of the employees. It is analyzed that psychology factor
takes into consideration the behavior of the individual on the basis of the incentives. Sociology
evaluates the link between the workers. Social psychology considers the situations like stress and
conflicts. Stress and conflicts should be properly managed so that overall objective can be
accomplished. Anthropology has a link with the consumers, traditions and social norms of the
organization. Political Science also evaluates the power that gives emphasis on incentives so that
the productive performance of the employees can be increased (Korschun et al., 2014).

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Job designing also helps to increase the productivity of the employees. At the time of
hiring the employees, it is important to evaluate the capability so that the activities can be
conducted smoothly. Job designing gives emphasis on minimizing the conflicts of the employees
and also helps to attain overall objectives. One of the theories is a cognitive theory in which there
are two motivation systems. One is intrinsic and other is extrinsic that gives proper
correspondence with the two kinds of the motivator. Intrinsic motivators are related to
achievement, responsibility, and competence (Braver et al., 2014). It is related to the motivator
that comes from the performance of the employees and with the interest of work. Extrinsic is
related to pay, feedback and working conditions. It comes from a person-environment and it is
controlled by others. Intrinsically individuals who are motivated conduct the activities according
to their own satisfaction level and achievement. It is evaluated that if they analyze that they are
conducting some activities then it is just because of the pay or the working environment
(Stoyanov, 2017).
It is evaluated that if there are powerful extrinsic motivators then it can reduce the
motivation level of the intrinsic motivator. For example: if the boss who is always turned
towards the rewards will give focus to intrinsically motivated individuals. It is seen that on the
Maslow hierarchy intrinsic motivators tend to be on the high level (Shields e al., 2015).
Job satisfaction also enhances the performance of the employees. It is seen that if the
individual who is satisfied with the job conducts the activities with efficiency and dedication and
helps to accomplish overall goals and objectives of the organization. Satisfaction comes when
the employees are satisfied with the activities assigned to them. In this Maslow hierarchy will be
taken into consideration (Truss et al., 2013).
self-actualization
Esteem
belongingness
Safety
physiological
In this, it is seen that self-actualization on the job takes into consideration training,
advancement, growth and creativity. Esteem needs consider recognition, high status, and
responsibilities. Belongingness needs consider team, clients, and superiors who give assistance at
the time of conducting the activities. Safety needs consider work safety, job security. The
physiological needs consider basic salary and good working environment. So, it is important to
consider the needs so that the employees can feel motivated and happy to conduct the activities
of the organization. It is essential that the companies should give extra benefits so that
satisfaction level of the employees can be enhanced (Katzenbach and Smith, 2015).

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Rewards should be given to the employees by analyzing their performance and also their
behavior. It is important to give rewards by analyzing the way of working and also the behavior
of an individual with the other employees. Rewards that are given by the companies help to
enhance the satisfaction level of the employees and also assist in making the right decision. Right
decision to conduct the activities of the organization is essential as it helps to sustain in the
competitive environment. Managers of the organization should give rewards to the employees
according to their capability and the outcome of the overall activities they performed (Zeb et al.,
2014).
"SMART GOAL" theory is also the theory that helps the managers of the organization to
set goals by analyzing the capability and working capability of the individuals. If the goals of the
organization are good enough then innovative ideas can also be attained. If goal setting theory is
considered then it is evaluated that dissatisfaction can be reduced of the employees who are
conducting their routine activities (Yusoff et al., 2013).
X and Y theory also helps to evaluate the satisfaction of the employees. X reflects
monetary advantages and Y reflects independence of the employees. The workers of Theory X
are considered as lazy and theory Y is considered as the best employees that help the
organization to enhance the goodwill in the organization. The companies consider theory X and
Y so that the positive outcome can be attained and also confidence level of the employees can be
enhanced.
It is essential for the top management to focus on the objectives of the organization so
that the activities can be conducted smoothly. The job of the employees is to conduct the
activities with full dedication and responsibility so that goals and objectives of the organization
can be attained. The employees should be assigned those tasks that can be completed with
efficiency. If the tasks are assigned that are not according to the employees, then it can be
difficult to complete it with efficiency and dedication. The working environment of the
organization should be positive and employees should be active to grab the opportunity that
prevails in the organization. The activities of the organization should be easy so that positive
results can be attained (Mathieu et al., 2016).
By focusing on the paper, it is concluded that organizational behavior theories give
assistance to the companies so that the activities can be conducted smoothly. It is essential that
the company should maintain proper relation with the employees so that they can give feedback
without hesitating. It is essential that the company should have positive relations with the
workers of the organization. Policies and procedure of the organization help the employees to
conduct the activities of the organization in a proper manner. It is evaluated that workplace
environment helps to motivate the employee's efficiency.
Managers should focus on the enhancing the capability of the employees so that they can
conduct the activities accordingly. If the workers of the organization are capable to operate the

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activities in an efficient manner then it will help to attain growth. Growth is important for every
organization and for achieving large market share the employees of the organization has to work
efficiently. It is important for the workers to create target so that the goals can be attained in a
proper way. It is seen that if the employees are dedicated and give their best towards the tasks
that are assigned then the company can grow for a long time.
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