Analysis of Motivation Factors and Employee Experience at Tesco

This report provides an analysis of employee motivation within the context of Tesco, a large supermarket chain. It begins with an introduction to the concept of motivation, defining it as a process that initiates, guides, and manages goal-oriented behavior. The main body of the report explores various factors influencing employee motivation, including salary, rewards, work environment, and promotion opportunities. It applies Maslow's hierarchy of needs to understand how Tesco can motivate its employees, differentiating between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. The report also discusses positive and negative experiences of employees, such as quality of leadership, communication issues, and lack of rewards. Finally, it suggests strategies to tackle negative factors, such as creating a learning culture and considering working notices, before concluding with the importance of motivation in the workplace. The report uses academic sources to support its findings.