The Motivation Handbook-------jaico
Clearly, the ability to motivate others (and
yourself) is crucial for top performance. At times it can seem like
balancing on a tightrope — get it right and the rewards benefit
everyone; get it wrong and you can end up with low morale, poor
performance and a badly disaffected workforce. What triggers motivation
in one individual may have a negative effect on another. This major new
book eliminates the hit-and-miss element by providing a comprehensive
overview of motivational theory and its applications at work.
— First, the authors explore the core and related motivation theories
from Maslow’s ‘Hierarchy of Needs’ and Herzberg’s ‘Hygiene Factors’ to
‘Expectancy’, ‘Goal-setting’ and ‘Reinforcement’. Each is presented in a
clear and highly readable format with critical commentary on its
relevance and character illustrations to bring theory to life.
— Next they proceed to look at key organisational activities such as job
design, reward, communication, managing teams, setting objectives and
dealing with poor performance. For each they highlight the relevant
theories and, with the help of real-life examples drawn from a wide
range of settings, show how they translate into practice.