BUS1021 Team Project: Analyzing Motivation in Canadian Workplaces

This project analyzes current issues related to employee motivation in Canadian workplaces, such as low wages, workplace conflict, and lack of rewards. It explores the application of motivational theories, particularly Maslow's hierarchy of needs, and examines current trends like training, holiday packages, and creating a positive work environment. The project highlights the importance of addressing these issues to enhance employee satisfaction and boost productivity. The paper also references real-world examples like Tesco Canada's challenges in motivating young employees. The project is a team effort and is part of the BUS1021 Organizational Behaviour course. The team will create a video presentation and a reflection paper.

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Current issues
It is analyzed that there are many current issues that are taking place due to lack of
motivation. One of the current issues is that most of the Canadian workers are ready to leave
their jobs due to low wages provided by the management. The companies are not offering the
wages according to experience and qualification of the employees and due to this demotivation
among the employees has been enhanced. The other issue relates with the workplace conflict that
takes place at the time of managing the routine work. If the employees are not motivated then
conflicts can arise which can also be considered as the major issue in the workplace. This issue
affects the overall growth of the workers and also creates negative environment (Peters, 2015).
It is analyzed that lack of employee rewards or pay is also the issue that relates with
motivation. If employees are not rewarded then it demotivates them and also affects their overall
capability of giving their best towards the assigned work. In the Canadian companies, the lack of
reward system in which the employees are not offered with the sales bonus or with the special
monthly recognition. For example: Tesco Canada, one of the largest companies has failed to
motivate its young employees. The lack of training is the issue that has demotivated the young
employees in giving their best. In Tesco Canada, the managers have to learn to deal with
Generation X as they require more attention (Personnel today, 2019). Therefore, it can be said
that these are the current issues that are faced in the Canadian workplace.
Current thinking
By analyzing the issues that are faced in the Canadian workplace, the current thinking
relates with the different motivational theories and concepts that should be used by the
companies. In the present era, it is important for the organizations to focus on the motivational
concepts such as Maslow hierarchy of needs theory. This is one of the important theories that
relates with the current scenario of the workplace. In the present situation, the employees work
with the companies where their needs are satisfied. In this case, it is necessary for the Canadian
organizations to emphasize on Maslow hierarchy of needs theory. It is one of the famous theories
that should be used by the companies as it focuses on satisfying the basic requirements of the
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workers. In this theory there are five stages on which the management should focus such as
physiological needs in which the basic needs are considered such as food and shelter. Safety
needs is the second stage that should be considered and in this the management should provide
job security and stability to its workers. The next is love and belongingness needs in which trust
and friendship should be maintained among the workers. Esteem needs is the next stage in which
the management should focus on giving respect and status to its employees. Self-actualization
needs are the stage in which the higher authority should emphasize on personal growth and
experience of workers. It can be stated that if this theory is considered and implemented in the
workplace then it would be easier to enhance the satisfaction level of the employees and also it
will directly boost the productivity level of the workers (Fallatah & Syed, 2018).
Current trends
The current trends in relation to motivation can be the different techniques that should be
used by the Canadian companies so that motivation level of the workers can be boosted. One of
the current trends is training. The companies should emphasize on giving training in which on
the job training as well as off the job training should be given so that employees can feel
comfortable at the time of managing the routine work. In relation to motivation, the companies
should also focus on giving holiday packages to the employees who are giving their best towards
the organizational work. Canadian companies should also organize different trips and campaigns
as it can lead to higher productivity and also boost the morale of the workers towards the
assigned work. In the present era, the employees prefer to work where there is a positive
environment so it is necessary for the organizations to create positive workplace environment by
conducting meetings and different sessions. These types of activities can give direction to the
employees to work in a right manner and also help them to feel confident towards the operational
work (Wlodkowski & Ginsberg, 2017).
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References
Fallatah, R. H. M., & Syed, J. (2018). A Critical Review of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
In Employee Motivation in Saudi Arabia (pp. 19-59). Palgrave Macmillan, Cham.
Personnel today.(2019). Tesco failing to motivate its young workers. Retrived from:
https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/tesco-failing-to-motivate-its-young-workers/
Peters, R. S. (2015). The concept of motivation. Routledge.
Wlodkowski, R. J., & Ginsberg, M. B. (2017). Enhancing adult motivation to learn: A
comprehensive guide for teaching all adults. John Wiley & Sons.
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