The Definition for Work Motivation

Work motivation is a process used to encourage and inspire workers to perform their jobs thoroughly and well.

Process

Work motivation is done by owners, managers and other employees of a company, complimenting and encouraging employees. It is also accomplished through employee reviews where strong points of employees' performance and personalities are pointed out. Work motivation begins with selecting the right employees for the company and delegating the best duties suited for each individually.

Purpose

The purpose of work motivation is to boost employee morale by encouraging and influencing them in a positive way. When employees' morale is high, they perform their job duties more efficiently.

Provisions

Work motivation gives employees the initiative to want to perform well. It also keeps employees interested in their jobs. Part of work motivation is making the employees feel valuable to the company. When employees feel like they are an important commodity to the company, productivity increases.

References

• Indian Statistical Institute: Work Motivation: Barriers & Strategies
• Apparel Warehousing: Motivation at Work
• Radical Leadership Management: Definition of Motivation