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This 7 page paper reports and discusses different motivational approaches beginning with Maslow's hierarchy of needs and how that can be enhanced in the work environment. A study that correlates absentee behavior with motivation to attend, ability to attend and organizational commitment is reported and discussed. The writer comments on motivating a diverse workforce. The last report is about Ron Clark, which demonstrates the same kinds of motivational techniques can be used in both corporate organizations and public school settings. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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may find something very motivating one day and not the next. Volumes have been written on this topic, yet, the challenges associated with motivating individuals and groups of employees remain.
One of the theories that is discussed often in terms of motivation in general is Maslows hierarchy of needs, which is graphically depicted as a pyramid with the most basic
needs at the bottom of the pyramid. Maslow basically said that a person would not be motivated to achieve a higher level of need until the lower levels of need
were satisfied. This theory of needs is directly related to behaviors in any setting. The following outline briefly explains each level, beginning at the bottom, and provides ideas for managers.
Maslows levels are: 1. Physiological. These are the most basic needs we all have for air, food, water and lodging (Austin, 2002). Incentives that would lead to satisfying these needs
include: first, livable wages, compensation, and a comfortable work environment must be provided. After that, other incentives might include offering clothing allowances, free or reduced meals in the cafeteria, take-home
meals from the cafeteria and an in-house laundry that was free to very inexpensive (Austin, 2002). 2. Safety. When level 1 needs have been met, individuals need to feel safe,
which includes security, stability, constancy, and fear of threat (Austin, 2002). For example, companies laying off people creates a sense of fear, a lack of safety. The company can beef
up fulfilling this need might include guaranteed retirement pensions, adding free wellness programs to health benefits, and childcare (Austin, 2002). 3. Social. Humans have an innate need for social relationships
that offer a sense of belonging. In todays fast-paced world, there is a growing practice of electronic communication but people still need to connect face-to-face (Austin, 2002). This can be
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