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Motivating employees
Study why motivation matters and how businesses use different methods to motivate staff.
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AqaGcseBusinessHuman resources
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Motivation methods3 objectives
- Explain benefits of a motivated workforce, including staff retention and high productivity.
- Explain financial methods of motivation, including salary, wage, commission and profit sharing.
- Explain non-financial methods of motivation, including management styles, training, greater responsibility and fringe benefits.
Key terms
Staff retentionProfit sharingMotivation
Exam tips
- Answering motivation benefit questions: Start with a clear statement of the benefit, then give two specific examples and explain the link.
- Structure your answers clearly: Begin with a brief definition, then explain the cause-and-effect relationship, and finish with a concise conclusion.
Common mistakes
- Confusing motivation with engagement: Motivation is the internal drive to act, while engagement refers to the emotional commitment to the organisation.
- Confusing salary and wage: Salary is a fixed annual or monthly amount, while wage is paid per hour or per unit of work.
Practice preview
- Which of the following is a direct benefit of a highly motivated workforce for a small manufacturer?
- Explain how employee motivation can improve productivity in an online service business.
- Which financial motivation method is most likely to encourage a small manufacturer to increase overall production output?
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