Motivating employees in the auto industry during economic hardship

Motivation

Employee Motivation

Motivation is the process of initiating, guiding, and steering people into achieving some set goals with ease. Many motivational strategies target different needs like cognitive, biological, social, and emotional forces. Psychologists have come up with theories of motivation humanistic theory, instinct theory, and drive theory. The essential components of a successful motivational strategy intensity, activation, and persistence. Persistence entails the constant effort towards a given goal even with the existence of obstacles while intensity relates to the vigor and concentration. This report endeavors to explain the advice given to a line manager in the auto industry as a model of motivating employees in tough economic times. I have also identified factors that would motivate in my current job placement (Herzberg, 2003).

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Factors that motivate me at my job

One of the factors that motivate me at my workplace is that we are often rewarded for our accomplishments. Whenever I do exemplary work, I am complimented or rewarded for it. At times, I receive a pat on my back followed other compliments as minor rewards characterized by simple words of encouragement. The principal rewards that I often receive are monetary incentives and promotions to higher positions, which rejuvenate my energy of working hard. I always aim high and work towards attaining my goal because I am appreciated.

The second motivation at my workplace is that my employer always encourages individuality (Nohria, Groysberg, & Lee, 2008). Even with our differences, personalities help in creating a dynamic and a favorable working culture. The ideas that I generate are cordially accepted. My interests are also regarded, and I am given responsibilities that are in line with my preferences and interests. My employer also ensures that we receive coaching and mentoring coupled with additional coursework and training. Such practices motivate me at what I do because I feel valued as an employee of the company (Herzberg, 2003).

I also feel motivated in this company because I am always given the opportunity to participate in various decision-making processes. The major business decisions are made in the boardroom, but our employer always gives us the autonomy to make decisions where appropriate. I realized that involving the staff members in making decisions assists the management in identifying potential managers required in growing the company. Besides, the strategy frees up the time that managers would use and focus on value-adding projects and tasks. Besides, the involvement in decision-making motivates me to continue performing my duty as expected.