2.4 Motivation & Demotivation

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What is meant by motivation?
What are the benefits to a business in having a highly motivated workforce?
What are the signs of a demotivated workforce?
Distinguish between the theories of Taylor, Maslow, Herzberg
[HL] Distinguish between the theories of McClelland, Deci, &Ryan, Equity and expectancy theory
[HL] Calculate and explain labour turnover [AO2, AO4]
[HL] Distinguish between different appraisal methods [AO2]
[HL] Distinguish between methods of recruitment [AO2]
Explain methods of financial and non-financial ways to motivate individuals. [AO2]
Distinguish between job enlargement, job enrichment and job rotation. [AO2]
Explain how different methods of non-financial rewards work in different circumstances. [AO2]
Explain how different types of training [AO2]

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Evaluate the different motivation theories
Consider the effectiveness of motivational practices in various businesses and situations
Discuss the benefits and limitations of internal and external recruitment (HL only)

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Hofstede's cultural dimensions [HL]

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Insights Into Human Behavior

What motivates us to work | Dan Ariely

Contrary to conventional wisdom, it isn't just money. But it's not exactly joy either. It seems that most of us thrive by making constant progress and feeling a sense of purpose. Behavioral economist Dan Ariely presents two eye-opening experiments that reveal our unexpected and nuanced attitudes toward meaning in our work.

How to Make a Great Impact | Simon Sinek

This is one of the best speeches ever for millennials/Gen Z from Simon Sinek on making an impact in the workplace. These motivational speech videos are created for students to inspire them to work hard and achieve their dreams.

"People who consider their work to be a calling tend to be more satisfied than those who think of their work as “just” a job".

"Purpose boosts our capacity to make the greatest impact in the work we do and to connect with other people across cultures and contexts. We feel energized, motivated and expanded when we have a sense of purpose. According to Yale School of Management researcher Amy Wrzesniewski, people who consider their work to be a calling — in other words, they felt their work had purpose — tend to be more satisfied than those who think of their work as “just” a job. " Read more