re happy because they felt needed and lighting and breaks were only a small factor. It was also concluded that because they felt they were important they worked hard and this was the main motivator.The majority of the workers in the Hawthorne Experiment also suggested that when they were working together they had Team Spirit and this was as important as in Sport”. It was furthermore stated that working in a team gave each of the member’s personal pride and self-esteem.However in similar experiment similar to the Hawthorne Experiment staff stated that “steady work (61%) and steady wages (28%)” were important factors. In relation to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, this shows that the middle needs only have to be met in some cases e.g. telephone operators.Summary of motivationMotivation is a force that drives people to do things. Employees are normally motivated to achieve their needs, whatever they may include.The needs, which workers may want to achieve, are:Crucial needs - Food. Water etcCommunity needs – A secure job reasonable pay etcFulfilment needs – Pride, to belong etcThe low level needs of employees are usually meet within the social interactions. The middle level needs are usually met by job security and usually increase motivation slightly if increased. I f reduced below a satisfactory level then motivation has a possibility of dropping below critical levels. Higher levels are generally part of the self-development sector and ultimate satisfaction (becoming the top in your field position or experience).Performance ► Reward or Punishment(Employees of a company will be motivated if they associate certain incentives with an activity of work)The Step Ladder of NeedsSo far I have talked about the answers, which I received from my questionnaires and related my findings so the motivational theorists, which can be seen above. However the need and levels even motivational theories as a whole ...
