What Is the Role of Motivation in Organizational Behavior?

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OUTLINE

Introduction Definition of Motivation

The role of motivation

Statement of the Problem

The most important keys to motivate in a work place Conclusion

Employee motivation has always been a central problem for leaders and managers. Unmotivated employees are likely to spend little or no effort in their jobs, avoid the workplace as much as possible, exit the organization if given the opportunity and produce low quality work. On the other hand, employees who feel motivated to work are likely to be persistent, creative and productive, turning out high quality work that they willingly undertake

Internal and external factors that stimulate desire and energy in people to be continually interested and committed to a job, role or subject, or to make an effort to attain a goal

DEFINITION

The role of motivation in organizational behavior can have a critical impact on productivity, workplace atmosphere, and many other areas that help determine an organization's level of success. Understanding the psychological importance of motivation can help businesses, schools, sports teams, and other organizations create a healthy, supportive culture that helps meet organizational goals. Some of the most important practices that can improve motivation this area include strong leadership, incentive programs, and fair policies.

THE ROLE OF MOTIVATION

Statement of the Problem

There is a need for further research on motivation, therefore my goal is to reveal what it is that motivates all employees to perform at their best and achieve optimal business results at all times. The inherent problem I have identified is that many employers have attempted several different incentive programs to motivate their employees, yet they have not worked for everyone in the company. This is a major problem faced by employers these days, due to the fact that each employer's company is founded on the strength of its employees' performance

One of the most important keys to motivation in organizational behavior is an underlying matrix of fair policies. If participants feel they are in a rigged system, they may quickly lose the will to participate, as they see little or no benefit to it. In an organization where each person has a fair chance to succeed, a safe place to work, and feels respected by peers and superiors, it may be easier to maintain a high level of motivation. Creating and enforcing strong ethics policies can help ensure that motivation is not deterred by unfair practices.

The most important keys to motivate in a work place

CONCLUSION