GUIDELINES TO CREATE A MOTIVATIING ENVIRONMENT

  

Motivation refers to a process of inducing and stimulating an individual to act in certain manner. In the context of an organisation, motivation implies encouraging and urging the employees to perform to the best of their capabilities so as to achieve the desired goals of the organisation.

 A motivating environment at work is a critical aspect for a business for various reasons. It boosts morale, helps increase employee productivity and efficiency, friendly employer and employee relationships are built increasing good communication, and goals of the business are met.

 

Here are certain guidelines to create a motivating environment:

 

1.  Beware of creating a restrictive organization with an over emphasis on controls.

2.       Avoid public criticism of individuals

3.       The physical and psychological well -being of people should have high priority

4.       Control systems should only be introduced where necessary

5.       Give people an input into decisions which  affect their working lives (especially in respect of substantial change)

6.       Keep units and sub units as small as possible (for large units tend to be bureaucratic and demotivational  if they lack inspired leaders)

7.       Pay attention to job design – avoid repetitive work, introduce variety

8.       Give people autonomy and a job with a “product” that an individual can recognise as his/her own

9.       Ensure an individual understands the significance of their job in relation to the whole, which will also encourage new ideas and innovation