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Motivating employees

Understand the significance of having a motivated workforce, including reasons for work and the meaning of motivation. Recognize the advantages of a motivated workforce such as increased productivity, lower absenteeism, and reduced turnover. Explore the idea of human needs, including Maslow's hierarchy, and examine key motivational theories like those proposed by Taylor and Herzberg.

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  • Understand the significance of having a motivated workforce, including reasons for work and the meaning of motivation. Recognize the advantages of a motivated workforce such as increased productivity, lower absenteeism, and reduced turnover. Explore the idea of human needs, including Maslow's hierarchy, and examine key motivational theories like those proposed by Taylor and Herzberg.
  • Explore various methods of motivation, including financial incentives like wages, salaries, bonuses, commissions, and profit sharing, as well as non-financial approaches such as job enrichment, job rotation, teamwork, training, and promotion opportunities. Assess and recommend suitable motivational methods based on specific situations.

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