unit 4.3 Flashcards

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motivation

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a range of factors which influence people to behave certain ways

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2
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financial method of motivation

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achieved through the use of money

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3
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non-financial method of motivation

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factors such as praise or opportunity

job rotation
job enrichment
employee reward schemes

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4
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maslow’s hierarchy of needs in order (top-bottom)

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self actualisation
ego/self esteem needs
love and belonging needs
safety needs
physiological needs

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5
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physiological needs

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the most basic in order to survive (necessities ) eg water, shelter

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6
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safety needs

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feeling safe in the workplace (not being injured at work)

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7
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love and belonging

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feeling accepted and part of a group

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8
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ego/self esteem

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feeling good about yourself, confident in ability

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9
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self actualisation

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stretching self to reach full potential

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10
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salary

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stays the same regardless of hours worked

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11
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wages

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changes with amount of hours worked

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12
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piecework/piece rate

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paid according to amount produced

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13
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profit sharing

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employees receive a percentage of the businesses profits alongside normal wages / salary

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14
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commission

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based on levels of sales made

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15
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job enrichment

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makes job more challenging, keeps employees motivated

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16
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teamworking

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able to work in a group, socal bonds w colleagues

17
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fringe benefits

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added benefits that come with the job, e.g. company car

18
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job rotation

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opportunity to work in other areas of the business

19
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employee reward scheme

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employees are apreciated, e.g. employee of the month