What is motivation? Motivation is the force that drives us to do things: it is the result of our individual needs being satisfied (or satisfied) in order to have inspiration to complete the task.These needs vary from person to person as everyone has their own individual needs to motivate themselves. Depending on how motivated we are, this can further determine the effort we put into our work and therefore raise the standard of outcome. When we suggest factors (or needs) that determine employee motivation in the workplace, almost everyone would immediately think of a high salary. This answer is correct because some employees will be motivated by money, but mostly wrong because it doesn't satisfy others (to a lasting extent). This supports the claim that human motivation is a personal characteristic and not a one-size-fits-all option. The importance of motivation Motivation can have an effect on the production of your business and affects both quantity and quality. Think of it this way: Your company relies heavily on the efficiency of your production staff to make sure products are made in quantities that meet weekly demand. If these employees lack the motivation to produce complete products to meet demand, then you are facing a problem that will lead to disastrous consequences. The number of scenarios is extreme but you get the big picture. Your employees are your greatest asset and no matter how efficient your technology and equipment may be, they cannot compete with the effectiveness and efficiency of your staff. Motivational Theory: Herzberg's Two Factors The theoryMotivation has been studied for many years extending beyond the 19th century. As a result, a number of theo... middle of paper... although used frequently, the least effective method of motivating a worker is one with negative consequences, such as verbal reprimand, suspension, or job loss. Punishment may achieve immediate results, but it does not realize internal motivation for several reasons. First, adults are not likely to stay in the workforce if they are threatened and intimidated. Second, workers supported by a strong union can eliminate the threat with a higher level of authority. Third, fear and intimidation can create animosity toward a superior, and employees may respond with hostility and subversion. Another problem with the fear strategy is that it creates a punitive climate in which individuals are afraid of being different or offending others. This particular situation has a tendency to diminish creativity and lead to intellectual stagnation.