The Effects of Motivation Techniques Used by Managers to Increase the Productivity of Their Workers and An Application
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2ARTICLE CRITIQUEGuclu, H. & Guney, S., 2017. The Effects of the Motivation Techniques Used by managers toIncrease the productivity of their Workers and An Application. Bussiness Management Dynamics, 6(7), pp. 1-18.The globalization effects have complicated business processes and management activities. Currently, with the world increasingly becoming a global village, enterprise activities have diversified from the primary functions of production and profits. Initially, the managers’ rolesfocused on the acquisition of cheap raw materials to maximize profits. However, with the business activities adopting a global perspective, human resources have become influential inenterprise activities. In the modern business environment, the success of firms depends on theefficiency of the workforce. In this respect, management focus has shifted from raw material procurement to optimizing productive abilities of employees. The motivation of employees isdirectly related to the success of enterprises. However, with enterprises differing significantlyin culture, operations, and financial capabilities, it is important for managers to utilize motivation techniques which suit their organizations.In this article, Guclu and Guney (2017) evaluate the effects of motivation techniques used by managers in enhancing the productivity of the workforce. The success of managers depends on how they interact with their employees. Managers are tasked with providing a conducive working environment for the employees. As a result, the efficiency of employees is influenced by the management practices. According to Guclu and Guney (2017), the current dynamic business environment requires managers who are decisive, strong, and motivated. These are the managers who can read and predict the changes in the market and incorporate them into their organizational activities. Specifically, the authors focus on the relationship between efficiency, motivation, and management. Notably, these focal areas major on the integration between managers and employees. The authors argue that management actions directly impact employees’ efficiencyand motivation. In this respect, they posit that managers must have comprehensive knowledge of their employees' preferences, enterprise activities, and market environment. Nevertheless, the authors insist that the ability of managers to effectively utilize the skills of their employees affects enterprise efficiency. In fact, they insist that employees are one of thekey factors that affect efficiency. Consequently, Guclu and Guney (2017) advise managers to
3use effective performance management measures aimed at enhancing employees’ motivation to enhance efficiency.The claims made by this article on the relationship between management and employees’ motivation are accurate. Managers are tasked with establishing the right motivation levels in their workers (Olafsen et al., 2015). In achieving this, the managers must ensure that the employees operate in an environment that satisfies their professional and personal needs. The authors suggest that managers can use measures like punishment, reward, intimidation, and competition to enhance workers’ motivation. However, they insist that managers should apply these techniques in the right place and the right way for them to be effective. Moreover,the article outlines several management behaviors that motivate employees. These behaviors include respecting, appreciating, and mentoring workers. The authors utilized a survey approach to address the study objectives. Precisely, they used questionnaires to determine the opinions of employees on the effects of motivational tools used by managers. The study was conducted on 229 individuals working in three medium firms in the textile industry. The questionnaires captured the employees ‘personal informationand their opinions about the motivation tools used by the managers. The analysis of the collected data was done based on three divisions which were the economic tool, psychosocialtools, and organizational and managerial tools. In these three categories, impacts of motivational techniques were assessed on the basis of gender, education status, age, monthly income, employment status, years of service, and marital status. This article outlines some of the vital factors that affect enterprise success. Notably, it points out that the relationship between the managers and workers is key to the success of organizations. The primary strong point of the article is its intensive use of motivational theories to support its claim. In the article, the writers refer to motivational theories like the Maslow theory of need hierarchy, and the Herzberg’s two-factor theory. According to Flick (2014), theories enhance the authority of research. Moreover, it allows the researchers to place their arguments in a specific context. The utilization of motivation theories in this article indicates that the writer had sufficient knowledge on their study area.Additionally, the authors explicitly elaborate on the factors that influence motivation and efficiency. The introduction section of the article gives sufficient background information to the readers on the multiple factors that influence efficiency. The move to elaborate on the various factors within and outside the enterprise that affect efficiency allows the readers to
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