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| This chapter discussed a variety of approaches for motivating employees. We noted that there is no ‘one best theory’ of motivation and that employers can use different theories to solve various types of performance problems. The purpose of this exercise is for you to identify motivational techniques or programmes that are being used by different companies. Go to
www.beysterinstitute.org The Beyster Institute is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to advance the use of entrepreneurship and employee ownership to build stronger, higher performing enterprises. Pick two companies that you would like to analyse and answer the following questions.
Questions 1 In what ways are these companies using the theories and models discussed in this chapter? 2 To what extent is employee motivation related to these organisations’ cultures? 3 What motivational methods are these companies using that were not discussed in this chapter? |