University Report: Motivation and Factors in People Management

This report delves into the crucial topic of employee motivation within the context of people management. It begins by defining motivation and emphasizing its significance for organizational success, highlighting the importance of engaged employees for achieving goals. The main body explores various factors that significantly influence employee motivation, including rewards, recognition, development opportunities, effective leadership, work-life balance, and a positive work environment. The report then examines Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as a theoretical framework for understanding motivation, outlining physiological, safety, belonging, esteem, and self-actualization needs. A reflection section discusses the skills gained, such as analytical, communication, and leadership skills, along with the student's improved understanding of the subject. The conclusion summarizes the key findings and reiterates the importance of motivation in the workplace. The report provides a comprehensive overview of motivation and its practical implications for people management.

Introducing People
Management

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
Motivation...................................................................................................................................3
Factors that influence employee motivation. .............................................................................4
Theory of Motivation..................................................................................................................6
REFLECTION.................................................................................................................................6
CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................8
REFERNCES:..................................................................................................................................9
Books and Journals:....................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
For a successful business companies needs very talented and encouraged employees
which give their best in accomplishment of goals. It is identified that employees are the key
elements of success and growth of organisation (CASTILLO¹, and et. al., 2018). It is very crucial
for organisation that they should always keep support and motivate their employees so that they
are not feeling stressful. If they feel that then they can not give their higher efficiency which
ultimately reduce efficiency. It is very important for organisation that they should necessary
corrective actions so that they can run their business successfully. This report covers the
importance of motivation and all factor that influence motivation in the employees.
MAIN BODY
Motivation
Motivation is the word that is very important for every person because at certain level of
point it is identified that human get stressful and depressed which needs some inspiration. It
assist in giving a motivation and encouragement towards achievement of desired goals and
objectives. It is very necessary for organisation because that one is the place where employees
are performing their duties and responsibilities. It is identified that human resources is one of the
reason that becomes the reason of success and growth of organisation. It is crucial for every
person that they should perform their duties in such a way so that organisation get higher
efficiency and productivity (Liao and Ai Lin Teo, 2018). Every organisation has their own goals
as they want to success and grow in the market. For that purpose they need higher productivity of
employees. So that's why employees are very important for organisation. At certain point of time
employees feels dissatisfaction and unhappy with the operations of organisation. In this state,
they are not able to perform with higher efficiency due to their personal and professional reason.
For higher productivity and efficiency organisational need to motivate and encourage their
employees so that they can give their best in order to accomplish their goals and objectives.
Motivation is the key factor that helps in giving inspiration to their employees so that
they can encourage towards accomplishment of goals and objectives (Jaskiewicz, Combs,
Shanine and Kacmar, 2017). It is very crucial for every organisation as it assist in increasing
motivation in the employees. Now it is the time for organisation that they should take initiative

for boosting employees' morale. There are many situations that generate inefficiency and
dissatisfaction in the employees. All those factors are mentioned below:
Negative environment: It is the most important thing that affect the performance of
individual is the negative environment of organisation. If environment of organisation is not
good then how they can perform with efficiency. They feel negative and unhappy which reduces
their productivity.
Poor management: It is the another important reason that creates dissatisfaction and
inefficiency in the employees because poor management creates ambiguity in the work. When
people are not clear about their roles and duties then how they can give their best to the firm.
Limited career growth: It is the major thing that affect organisation as employees
always looking for career growth in which they are doing their duty (Perko and Mendiwelso-
Bendek, 2018). If there is no prospect of growth in future then then employee will not stay for
long in that organisation as every employee wants have a successful career and they want to
grow by working hard in the organisation. It is important there is opportunity for the employee to
grow.
It is seen that it is first and foremost task of the employer to motivate the employees so
they can work effectively and efficiently in the organisation. As the success of an organisation
depends on the employees that are working as productivity depends on the work done by them.
Factors that influence employee motivation.
There are various factors that help to motivate the employees. As all the individuals are
different there are various factors that motivate the. It is important to first identify the factor that
might motivate the employees and then use the same to motivate them. Some employees need
positive motivation while others are motivated through negative motivation. It vary according to
the behaviour of the individual. The various factors that motivate the employees are mentioned
below:
Reward and recognition: Reward means giving monetary benefit to the employee if the
person has out performed. It is monetary way of motivating the employee. It is important to
motivate the person for the good performance (Giermanowska, Racław and Szawarska, 2020).
An employee if motivated and rewarded works better as to again get the benefit. Reward may be
like voucher, trips etc. that are provided to the employees. Also recognition goes hand in hand
with reward. Some employees get motivated through non financial benefits that is recognition.

They get motivation if they are motivated to work and there work is being honoured. It is
important to reward and recognise the employees who perform good and improves their
performance in future. This is effective way to motivate the employees.
Development: It is essential and vital for the employees that they are given opportunity to
develop. All the employees need opportunity to develop the employees. All the employees
should be given opportunity to enhance the career opportunity of the employee. It is seen and
analysed that all the employees need opportunities to develop (Chute and French, 2019). There
should be growth opportunity available to the employees as that motivates them to work. They
will work effectively and efficiently so that all the tasks are accomplished on time so that they
stand out and that helps them in getting promotions and they get career growth.
Another important factor that impacts the motivation of the employee is training and
development. As they learn new things and that develop their skills and enhance the knowledge.
As that helps the employee to enhance the confidence and help them to work with motivation.
Leadership: Another important factor that motivates the employees and help the
individual top work effectively is leadership. The better the leader motivates and leads the team
it impacts the working of the individual. If the leader understands the employees and takes
actions in such a way that motivates the employees and they are able to work effectively. The
quality of leadership influence the motivation of employees in the organisation.
Work life balance: The work life balance plays a vital role in the life on employee. If the
employee gets proper time and is able to mange and balance the personal and professional life.
The individual is more motivated as the person do not face any kind of stress and is able to work
effectively. In contrast if the person is unable to manage the life then the one will take leaves nd
the stress will hamper the productivity of the organisation.
Work environment: As the employee works in the organisation and the environment of
the place matters a lot (Skubel, Shriver-Rice and Maranto, 2019). It is vital that the employee is
provided with healthy environment so that they are able to work effectively. There should be
activities and programmes that helps employees to interact with each other and build relations.
All this creates good working environment and the employees are motivated towards their work.
Above mentioned factors influence the motivation of an employee working in an
organisation. It is vital to take care of all these factors so that the employee is motivated and
work effectively as that helps to the organisation to achieve its goals and objectives.

Theory of Motivation
Maslow's Theory of Motivation focuses on the needs of employees. This theory states
that all the needs are in a hierarchy and after one need is satisfied next need arises automatically.
The needs are mentioned below:
Physiological needs: The most basic need in the hierarchy is physiological need. It
includes the basic needs of an employee that is food, air , drink, clothing, shelter, warmth,
sleep. The basic need of employee is satisfied through salary given to the individual.
Safety needs: It includes the safety and security needs of the employee. As the employees
need safe and security while they work. The safety and security need of the employee can be
fulfilled by providing safety of job and other provision and policies like insurance etc.
Love and belongingness needs: This is the third need in the hierarchy. This means that
the there should be good working environment in the organisation where the individual is
working (Blum, K., and et. al., 2018). This need in an organisation can be satisfied by providing
healthy working environment to the employees. Also if there good relations than the love and
belongingness need of employees is fulfilled.
Esteem needs: Here esteem means respect. Every individual wants that the one is
respected and given a respectful position in the organisation. It can be dome by recognition and
rewarding the work done by the employees. It motivates the employees and keep them working.
Self-actualization needs: This is the highest need in the hierarchy. This need means that
the individual has achieved all that is desired by him. It can be defined as realization of a
person's potential.
The Masclow's Need Hierarchy describes the the needs of an individual and how they can
be achieved.
REFLECTION
What new skills have you gained?
What can you do now that you couldn't before?
By studying about the concept of motivation and the factors that influence motivation. I learnt
various skills that will definitely help me in future. The skills that I developed during this study

are Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Leadership Skills. By communicating with various
employees and different individuals I was able to enhance my communicating skills. By
understanding the concept and gaining deeper knowledge I am able to develop my Analytical
skills. Leader plays a vital role in leading and motivating the team. This helped me to
developing leadership skills. All this will help me in future while doing other projects with
confidence that I was unable to do before wards. Also this has enhanced by leadership skills so
I will able to lead a team motivate them so that they work is accomplished on time.
Have you made progress in understanding the important subject ideas? Are there topics you still
struggle with?
Yes, by studying about the concept and conducting research about the same I am able to know
the importance of motivation and the factors that influence the motivation of the employees. It
is important for success of an organisation that all the employees of the organisation are
motivated. I have understood all the concepts and the only problem that I am facing is how to
understand the nature of employee so as to identify the factor that motivates them.
How did you participate in classes? For instance, did you ask any questions or participate in
discussion?
I am interactive person. As I want to gain knowledge about the topic and enhance my
knowledge I participate in class. I ask the doubts that I feel while studying. Also I discuss the
topics with my colleges so as to understand the facts better.
How do you feel about your subject? Has your view of this subjects changed?
It is important to understand the behaviours of the individual. As every one is different and have
difference in the behaviour. At the same time it is important to know about the factors that are
responsible to motivate them. This is an important subject and by studying this I am able to
become positive and stay motivated towards work.

Do you think you are becoming a more independent learner? If so, give some examples. If not,
try to explain what factors are inhibiting your progress.
Independent learner is one that is responsible for own learning. I have developed the skills as
now I try my best to understand the skills and learn by own self. I do not rely on a single person
to learn the concept. I find the sources and conduct research about the same. All this helps to
become independent learner.
CONCLUSION
It can be concluded that motivation is a important process that helps in development of an
individual. It is a process that helps the employee to successfully accomplish the goals and
objectives. There is discussion related to various factors the motivates the employees. Also
Masclow's Need Hierarchy is part of this report. In the end there is reflection based on the work
done.

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