Business Studies grade 8-Motivating workers

Worker motivation can be defined as

• employees working hard because they fear losing their jobs
• workers working hard to do their best for the business
• employees travelling a long way to get to work
• workers work hard just when their manager is watching

People work hard for all of the following reasons except

• earning money.
• having social contact
• gaining recognition
• watching TV

Job satisfaction can be defined as:

• being happy when work is finished
• being happy when more jobs come in
• being happy when an unemployed person finds a job
• being happy at work because of the type of job being done

1. Why is an understanding of motivational theories important to managers?

• Motivational theories help managers to understand the factors that lead higher levels of employee performance in an organization.

• Motivational theories help managers to better understand how to create a structure of fear and punishment in order to make employees perform better.

• Motivational theories help managers to better understand how to best manipulate their employees to get them to do what they want them to do.

• Motivational theories are not necessary, employees are expected to execute their tasks as outlined in their job description.

1. Which of these answers best demonstrate positive employee motivation and reward?

• Disciplinary action - as a first response.

• Ignoring good behavior.

• Showing appreciation for good performance.

• Rewarding an employee whether or not they perform well on the job.

What could happen in terms of productivity, if employees are not motivated or rewarded?

• The company will be successful.

• The company’s clientele will significantly increase.

• Staff will lack interest in their work and there will be a visible decrease in morale.

• Nothing would happen.

Would the reward of an amazon gift card motivate you to perform at your best on this quiz?

• Yes

• No

How can managers and by extension institutions benefit from motivating employees with suitable reward strategies?

• Increased employee engagement

• Reduced labour turnover

• Improved job performance

• All of the answers are correct

Which of the following is not an example of a pay- for – performance reward program that is used by managers?

• Lump sum bonuses

• Peer recognition

• Wage incentive plans

• Profit sharing

• Piece- rate pay plans

What impact does motivating and rewarding employees have on employee productivity?

• Positive: Increase in job satisfaction and in turn productivity

• Positive: Motivation and rewards triggers communication.

• Negative: Motivation and rewards do not facilitate employee engagement.

• Negative: Encourage poor work attitudes and boost negative competition.