Motivation theory

The most appealing motivation theory as discussed in the Herzberg’s theory is the position theory. Certain positions cause the satisfaction of employees and also cause the increase in the productivity of the company. Being in a managerial position creates the advantage of being in charge of so many duties which enhances the productivity of the company. Each position awarded to employees creates a sense of belonging thereby the productivity is assured of in the company (Zsolnai, 2011). A position comes with responsibilities that are rather appealing to the holder of the position, therefore, making it a comfortable and a satisfying motivational factor. 

Position as a motivational theory also comes with difficulties which are more of a dissatisfactory to the employee holding the position. For instance, the managerial position is a motivation factor and satisfying at the same time but the greater the position the more the duties and responsibilities (Zsolnai, 2011). Compared to a general worker, who has fewer responsibilities but more duties to attend, the difficulties on his side are less by far making the general worker the preferred position. Ample pressure is assured in the managerial position such as being given deadlines and to also cut the cost in every financial year (Zsolnai, 2011).

Motivation techniques have been applied widely in the work place especially by awarding employees bigger positions in certain departments as a reward for a job well done. This in broad increases the working capacity and also the productivity is enhanced in the process. Employees appreciate the sense of being recognized in every aspect of life especially by their superiors and when this is done they work extra hard to retain the position hoping for the next level in the job position. The motivation techniques are courtesy of Finlay’s flowers limited.

 

References

Zsolnai, L. (2011). Spirituality and ethics in management. Dordrecht: Springer.     

Pride, W. M., Hughes, R. J., & Kapoor, J. R. (2014). Business. S.l.: South-Western Cengage        Learning.