Leadership and Motivation: Theories, Strategies, and Case Studies

This report delves into the critical role of motivation within organizational settings, exploring various theories and practical strategies. It begins by defining motivation and its significance in fostering employee engagement and productivity. The report then examines prominent motivation theories, including Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, providing a comprehensive understanding of the factors that drive employee behavior. Furthermore, it outlines effective strategies for motivating employees, such as reward systems and fostering trust. Two case studies are presented to illustrate the application of these theories and strategies in real-world scenarios, specifically within the context of Tesco. The report concludes by emphasizing the importance of motivation in creating a positive work environment and enhancing individual and organizational performance, along with providing references for further reading.

Motivation

Table of Content
 Introduction
 Theories of Motivation in Organization
 Strategies of Motivation
 First Case study: Maslow's theory of Motivation
 Second Case Study
 Conclusion
 References

Introduction
Generally motivation is derived from the
word “motive” which refers desires, needs,
wants within the personality of individual.
It refers to a process of reviving individual
to activities to accomplish their purposes.
In management of the Company, it is the
most vital function to create willingness
amongst the workers to do their best
according to their abilities and skills.

Theories of Motivation in Organization
Motivation is a general inspiration force that stimulates an individual to put his best
with a view of achieving goals. It is the therapy in which people put their loyalty to the
groups, to carry out the task an individual or group have accepted and also to play an
effective role in their task. It has taken as an integral part of the direction process in the
TESCO Company. In this section, the discussion is going on motivation theories which
can be applied to the organization.
• Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Model
• Herzberg’s Theory of Motivation

Strategies of Motivation
For motivating employees, a manager should be good enough with skills. When a manager is
focusing on their employees and motivate them to perform high at their jobs.
• Reward System
• Trust
Motivation Strategies:
Motivation allows the management to get their goals and achieve increased productivity. It makes
people working in the organization to think and feel to upgrade their knowledge and senses.
• It helps to increase the responsibility and commitment towards their job. Employees do their
job and feel responsible, tasks assigned to them and put best with their efforts.
• It allows employees to satisfied with their job roles and this will lead the TESCO with a
positive growth.

First Case study: Maslow's theory of
Motivation
Maslow's theory of motivation is one of the best known and influencing theory in the TESCO
Company. The “Need Hierarchy Model” or Theory has been proposed by Abraham Maslow in
1943. The physiologist discovered that human beings have their desires and hierarchy of
needs. This theory is most accepted theory by the company. The purpose of the Maslow's
theory is that elements must met with an individual and they become the best they can be.
• Physiological Needs
• Safety and Security Needs
• Social Needs
• Esteem Needs
• Self-Actualization Needs

Second Case Study
As a part of the employer's job must be ensuring that satisfaction of employee is high in order
to retain high quality employees in the organization which increase productivity as well. This
theory of Herzberg holds that hygiene and motivation factors must be keep independently. It
must be understand by the manager of the TESCO that how to put them on work to boost
productivity and results.
Methods to use Herzberg's Two Factor theory
• Provide feedback
• Improve working conditions
• Poll employees
• Take a macro view of employee welfare

Conclusion
As per the above report, it has been concluded that motivation is very important to create
positive environment in the organization. It boosts employees morale and makes them to pay
extra attention towards their work which also helps to develop individual as well that will help
in future with improved skills and capabilities. It helps to satisfy basic needs of the human
working in the company.

References
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References
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