Motivation refers to a strategy used for improving employer- employee relations in an organization. Motivation is a driving force within the employees by which they attempt to achieve their targets and goals in order to fulfill organizational expectations. There are several different theories of motivation and it is important for both employer and employee to be aware of them.

An appropriate starting point is considering money as a motivator. Many employers believe that the workers would be motivated by obtaining the highest possible income. Of cause the most basic and primary motivating factor of a rational economic man is the maximum gain. In this strategy employers can motivate their labors through increasing their salaries and wages, extra payment through performance evaluation and other financial benefits such as transport allowance, medical allowance etc

Another factor that can motivate people is socialization at work. According to this thinking strategy, top management and employers should pay attention to the needs of their people. The manager should always try to be a coordinator or a guide rather than being a discretionary controller. And group work and team work would improve good human relations within the company. This will result in increase in worker’s efficiency and job satisfaction.

Carrying out social activities that provide opportunity for employees and management to get-together and interact with each other can be recognized under this category. Some common activities organize by companies all around the world are New Year festivals, Christmas parties, annual trips and sports and cultural events. These types of events will give the chance to both sides to get to know each others needs and ideas which will later help to improve industrial relations. Read the rest of this entry »