Problem Solving and Decision Making for Employee Motivation: A Case Study of Tesco

Problem solving and
decision making

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................1
Defining complex problem with its scope and impact................................................................1
Analyses information, to inform decision-making process.........................................................1
Range of alternative solutions.....................................................................................................2
Decision-making techniques for evaluating range of solutions..................................................3
Plan for implementing solution...................................................................................................3
Communicating plan to stakeholders..........................................................................................4
Monitoring & review techniques for ensuring successful implementation of solution..............4
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................4
References:.......................................................................................................................................5

INTRODUCTION
Employee motivation refers to level of energy, creativity which the employees of
organisation bring to their jobs. It is key for the success of organisation without this company
may experience reduced productivity, lower levels of output. The motivated employee is
enthusiastic, driven and takes pride in their work. In the workplace it is critical aspect which
leads to performance of department and motivating employees needs to be a regular routine. For
the report Tesco will be considered as example (Asgarova, 2019). The report is based on
discussion of complex problem involving its impact & scope. On identified problem, information
is analysed to inform decision making process, using decision making techniques to evaluate the
range of solutions and plan is developed for implementing solution. In addition, communicating
plan to stakeholders and assessing appropriate monitoring & review techniques as to ensure
successful implementing of solution.
MAIN BODY
Defining complex problem with its scope and impact
In the workplace, maintaining and improving employee motivation is problem for several
organisation. The lack of employee motivation affects overall team and creating negative
atmosphere which leads to high employee turnover, poor communication, diminished
productivity which are some issues that leads to workplace become a toxic environment in case
of Tesco. It is considered as complex problem in business organisation as increase with
absenteeism and lack of focus on daily tasks, affects to other employees. For example, in case of
Tesco, employee is feeling unappreciated for its efforts creates demotivation (Ibrahim, and
YESILTAS, 2021). The lack of employee motivation impacts organisation due to lack of
confidence in management decisions. Low motivation is caused due to several factors which
impacts to both employees and business such as poor leadership, lack of flexibility, conflict in
workplace etc. For the organisation in context to Tesco it is required to motivate employees as it
helps in developing of their skills, improves employee satisfaction and efficiency within
organisation.
Analyses information, to inform decision-making process
The employee motivation is important for the organisation which helps in taking effective
decisions. The motivation provided to employees in decision-making makes them feel valued.
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