EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION.

Honore, John

This paper discusses that the most important asset that any employer has is not money, product, or profit, but people; his or her employees. It thus behooves employers to keep employees motivated by creating a positive work environment, and giving employees opportunities to grow. When employees are motivated there is retention or reduction in turnover, enthusiasm, and enthusiastic employees out produce and outperform. The theories to be discussed are the, Hierarchy of Needs Theory, Hygiene Theory, Expectancy Theory, Equity Theory, Reinforcement Theory, and Achievement Motivation Theory. Motivating employees is an art that employers have sought to perfect over the years. They have asked themselves over and over what it takes to motivate an employee. There are several studies that have been done to understand the motivation process. In this paper we will examine the sources of motivational needs, initiatives of motivator theories, motivation theorists, benefits of motivation, recognition and rewards, and tactics that can be used to help motivate individuals.

EMPLOYEE motivation; WORK environment; EMPLOYEE retention; LABOR turnover; EMPLOYEE attitudes; EMPLOYEE morale; PREVENTION

Consortium Journal of Hospitality & Tourism, 2009, Vol 14, Issue 1, p63

1535-0568

Academic Journal