Case Study: Motivation in the Workplace and Employee Behavior

This case study examines the 'water removing' section of a New Zealand factory, focusing on the motivation and behavior of five male employees. The assignment analyzes the impact of repetitive tasks, confined workspaces, and employee demographics on workplace dynamics. It explores the importance of motivation, the effects of the organizational structure, and the influence of intrinsic and extrinsic rewards on employee performance. The case study highlights the importance of employee motivation and its impact on productivity, organizational efficiency, and the overall work environment. The study emphasizes the importance of leadership and the impact of motivation on the workplace.

Motivation in Workplace
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Organizational
Behaviour
It refers to study of
the human behavior
within the
organizational setting
It acts as interface in
between human
behavior and
organization.

Motivation
Te refers to energetic
forces that originates
from both the within
and outside the being
of the individual
It is the internal
disposition of a person
that varies among the
individuals

Factors affecting
motivation
Relationship in
between the co-
workers
Managing Conflict in
the workplace
Leadership role in
the workplace

Ways of motivating
employees
Offering the
employees with the
rewards
Sharing the positive
feedback

Offering the flexible
scheduling
Recognizing the
achievements of the
employees

Importance of
motivation in
organizational
behavior
Motivation increases
the productivity of
an organization
It ensures the aspect
of the organizational
efficiency

Motivation helps in
reacting in a positive
manner to the
changes that
facilitates the process
of smooth functioning
of an organization
Motivation helps in
providing direction to
the business activities
of an organization

Effect of motivation on
organizational structure
The motivation that is
provided to the employees
with the help of the intrinsic
and the extrinsic rewards
helps in the determination
of the organizational
structure
Motivation helps in making
the employees accountable
that paves the path for the
creation of a transparent
organizational structure

References
Afsar, B., Badir, Y. and Kiani, U.S., 2016. Linking spiritual
leadership and employee pro-environmental behavior:
The influence of workplace spirituality, intrinsic
motivation, and environmental passion. Journal of
Environmental Psychology, 45, pp.79-88.
Gerhart, B. and Fang, M., 2015. Pay, intrinsic motivation,
extrinsic motivation, performance, and creativity in the
workplace: Revisiting long-held beliefs. Annu. Rev.
Organ. Psychol. Organ. Behav., 2(1), pp.489-521.
Koster, D., 2017. Motivation in the workplace.
Lăzăroiu, G., 2015. Employee motivation and job
performance. Linguistic and Philosophical Investigations,
(14), pp.97-102.

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