¡Motivation!

Is economic retribution enough to motivate employees?

In order to answer thoroughly the question we must first understand what does motivation stands for, especially on the working environment.

Motivation stands for the desire to do things, to achieve goals, to show an effort in order to get results. It is the force or drive (internal or external) that lead us to persever in order to attain our goals.

According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs; needs are ranked in order from low to high and as each need is satisfied, the needs at the next stage begin to determine the individual’s behaviors and actions. When the lowest level need is satisfied the person feels motivated enough to move onto the next level until that one is satisfied.

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As we study the pyramid we can affirm that economic retribution may help to achieve needs satisfied but is not the only factor nor the most important. To have a proper working environment, free of unnecessary stress, full of coworkers who like what they do and treat each other with respect can be as important as receiving a big paycheck at the end of the month.

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It is very important for the employees to achieve certain degree of motivation in order not only to get their obligations done right and on time, but also to be able to make the last effort needed for  the company or business to grow and achieve their long term objectives.

Sources:

·    Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs."How to Motivate People, Employees, Others without Money - Motivating People. <http://www.howtomotivatepeople.com/maslows-hierarchy-of-needs.html>[03/03/2011].

·    Schwartz, Mel. "Motivation | Psychology Today." Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness Find a Therapist.<http://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/motivation>[03/03/2011]