Southern New Hampshire University
Final Project
Christian Pedersen
October 20th, 2019
, Running head: Final project 2
Background/situation of the selected topic
Employees require motivation in order to perform optimally and feel appreciated.
Employees have different motivators. Some perceive rewards to be motivating while others see
money as their motivator. Employee productivity is affected by motivation levels in the
organization. Motivated employees conduct their tasks effectively which results to an increase in
productivity. Managers and leaders need to accept the impact of motivation at the workplace.
Unmotivated workers are not interested in their jobs, are less productive and hate the
organization. On the contrary, motivated employees are highly productive, creative and
innovative (Tietjen & Myers, 1998).
Various scholars and researchers have conducted studies on motivation. Organizations
need to understand the different motivators for each employee and devise different approaches to
motivate them. This study will highlight the essence of motivation at the workplace in order to
increase the productivity and performance levels of employees. Some workers are motivated by a
sense of achievement and accomplishment for meeting professional and personal objectives.
Most people are self-motivated and self-disciplined. Rewards and incentives have less impact on
workers who are motivated by a feeling of personal confidence (Whiteley, 2002). Employers can
use various approaches to motivate their workers and increase productivity in the organization.
For instance, in order to motivate employees that are motivated by money, the employer can
come up with cash rewards for workers who achieve daily production targets. To ensure high
productivity in the long-run, the employer would need to devise a reward system that encourages
competition in the organization. Top performers need to be recognized publicly.
Final Project
Christian Pedersen
October 20th, 2019
, Running head: Final project 2
Background/situation of the selected topic
Employees require motivation in order to perform optimally and feel appreciated.
Employees have different motivators. Some perceive rewards to be motivating while others see
money as their motivator. Employee productivity is affected by motivation levels in the
organization. Motivated employees conduct their tasks effectively which results to an increase in
productivity. Managers and leaders need to accept the impact of motivation at the workplace.
Unmotivated workers are not interested in their jobs, are less productive and hate the
organization. On the contrary, motivated employees are highly productive, creative and
innovative (Tietjen & Myers, 1998).
Various scholars and researchers have conducted studies on motivation. Organizations
need to understand the different motivators for each employee and devise different approaches to
motivate them. This study will highlight the essence of motivation at the workplace in order to
increase the productivity and performance levels of employees. Some workers are motivated by a
sense of achievement and accomplishment for meeting professional and personal objectives.
Most people are self-motivated and self-disciplined. Rewards and incentives have less impact on
workers who are motivated by a feeling of personal confidence (Whiteley, 2002). Employers can
use various approaches to motivate their workers and increase productivity in the organization.
For instance, in order to motivate employees that are motivated by money, the employer can
come up with cash rewards for workers who achieve daily production targets. To ensure high
productivity in the long-run, the employer would need to devise a reward system that encourages
competition in the organization. Top performers need to be recognized publicly.
