Understanding Why People Work

This report explores the importance of understanding why people work and the factors that motivate employees. It discusses the impact of motivation on performance and examines positive and negative factors experienced by employees.

Understanding
why people
work

Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY.................................................................................................................................................3
CONCLUSION...............................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................................6

INTRODUCTION
Understanding why people work is quite important from the point of view of the different
types of organizations because this helps them in assessing the various types of ways through
which an enhancement in the overall level of performance can be carried out quite effectively
and efficiently in the right manner (Ali and Anwar, 2021). Therefore, in this report a detailed
focus and analysis is required to be made on the various factors which motivate the employees to
work. Additionally, a specific focus and analysis has to be made on the positive and negative
factors which the employees experience as a result of their job roles.
MAIN BODY
There are various factors within an organization which can influence the employees to
make sure that they are able to work in the right manner and contribute towards the attainment of
the desired level of success of the organizations quite effectively and efficiently (Bjerke and
Elvekrok, 2021). Therefore, in this way it can be said that it becomes very important for the
firms that they are able to increase their efficiency and effectiveness in the right manner and are
able to ensure that they progress towards the attainment of sustainable success in the future
effectively and efficiently. The different types of factors which motivate the employees to work
are explained as follows-
 Salary- Increase in salary is an important factor which is required to be considered by the
organizations while ensuring that they are able to motivate the various types of
employees towards work (Hajiali, 2021). Therefore, in this way it will be quite important
for the management of the firms that they consider it as an important factor in ensuring
that the employees are motivated towards work.
 Promotion- Promotion is another important factor which has to be considered which can
ensure that the organizations are able to ensure that they can motivate the employees
towards work. Thus, in this way it can be said that for the workers it is quite crucial that
they are able to avail the opportunity of promotion which they are given which will help
them in progressing in a right way in their career and thus ensuring the attainment of the
overall goals and objectives quite effectively and efficiently.
 Right attitude of the management- When the management of the company is able to
display the right attitude then this can lead towards ensuring that the employees are able
to concentrate in a better manner on the different types of tasks which they are given
(Haroon and Shakil, 2021). In this way, they will be able to make sure that they are able
to work in the right manner and are able to attain the desired goals and objectives quite
properly which will be helpful in the future to bring an increase in the overall efficiency
and effectiveness.

 Positive work culture- The management of the company is required to make sure that it
is able to bring a Positive work culture within the organization which will be very helpful
in ensuring that the company is able to bring the appropriate level of efficiency and
effectiveness in the employees which helps them in contributing at their best towards the
cause of the company in the right manner. Thus, it is highly crucial for the firms that they
are able to ensure that by bringing in a positive work culture they are able to ensure that
the overall level of efficiency and effectiveness of the workers can be enhanced
appropriately.
 Reward and Recognition- It is important for the firms that they are able to provide the
right level of reward and recognition to the employees so that they can enhance their
level of productivity. This can be quite useful in ensuring that they are able to help the
employees in ensuring that the attainment of the overall level of goals and objectives can
be attained quite effectively and efficiently.
 Job security- It is very important for the organizations that they are able to ensure that
they are able to provide the right level of job security to the employees of the
organization (Mello and Thabayapelo, 2021). Thus, in this way it can be said that for the
workers it is an important factor which can channelize their motivation level. This will be
quite important in ensuring that the overall level of goals and objectives in the future can
be attained.
 Increase in responsibility- When the workers are given responsibility it increases their
motivation level and is thus able to ensure that they are able to perform better in their
respective roles quite effectively and efficiently in the right way (Salman and et.al.,
2021). Therefore, it is quite important that the employees are able to ensure that they take
responsibility seriously and are able to contribute at their best towards the organization.
 Hygienic work conditions- The workers are required to be provided with Hygienic work
conditions and thus this can be highly motivating for them in ensuring that they are able
to work in these conditions and enhance their overall level of productivity (Zafar, 2021).
Thus, it is quite crucial for the workers that they are able to make sure that these
conditions can help them in increasing their contribution towards the organization in the
right manner.
Positive factors which employees experience as a part of their job roles-
 Challenging job role- If the employees are given challenging job roles to perform then
this can help them a lot in ensuring that they are able to perform in the right manner in
these roles and can contribute towards the organizational success. Thus this can help in
increasing their motivation level.
 Additional payment for extra work- When the employees are given additional payment
for the extra work which they are doing then this can be helpful for them in ensuring that
they are able to contribute at their best towards the organization. This will thus also help
in leading towards an enhancement in the efficiency and effectiveness so that these
workers are able to ensure that they can help in the attainment of the goals and objectives.

 Better communication- If the employees are able to communicate in a better manner
with their team members, managers etc. then this can be a positive factor which can
increase their level of motivation. This can help them in improving their performance and
thus help in the attainment of the future goals and objectives of the organization.
 Chances of growth- If better chances of growth are available for the employees then this
can be quite helpful in ensuring that their motivation level can be enhanced. This will
thus be quite useful in ensuring that they are able to attain their particular goals and
objectives in the future.
Negative factors employees experience as a part of their job role-
 Too much politics- If there is too much politics within an organization it negatively
impacts the motivation level of the employees and therefore creates an impact on them. If
the management of the organizations is not able to control this type of politics then this
will surely impact the performance level and thus will create a particular level of impact
on the employees. Their performance will be affected as a result and they will not be able
to contribute at their best for the organization. Therefore in this way it can be said that for
the workers it can create problems and issues.
 Lack of good working conditions- If there is a lack of good working conditions in the
organization then this can impact the employees. Thus, in this way it can be said that for
the employees it can create a very strong impact and thus can affect them a lot.
 Workplace conflicts- If there are too much workplace conflicts which happen within an
organization then this can impact the workers a lot. Therefore, in this way it can be said
that for the workers it can create a strong impact and can affect them a lot. Their
performance level can be resulted due to this reason which will thus also create an impact
on the overall performance level of the organization.
 Lack of good growth opportunities- If the employees are not provided with good
growth opportunities then this can affect them a lot and thus this can create a particular
level of influence on their motivation level. Thus, in this way it can be said that for the
employees it can create an impact because they have to progress ahead in their careers.
CONCLUSION
From the above report, it can be concluded that Understanding why people work is quite
essential in order to ensure that the organizations are able to identify the reasons due to which
people work and thus in this way are able to motivate the employees to work in the right manner
effectively and efficiently. Thus, it is crucial for the firms that they are able to focus at ensuring
that the people are given appropriate opportunities so that they are able to increase their overall
level of efficiency and effectiveness and contribute at their best towards the organization.

REFERENCES
Books and Journals:
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