Concept of Motivation

Give the meaning of 'motivation' as an element of directing.

Ashutosh Goenka was working in 'Axe Ltd.', a company manufacturing air purifiers. He found that the profits had started declining from the last six months. Profit has an implication for the survival of the firm, so he analysed the business environment to find out the reasons for this decline.

1) Identify the level of management at which Ashutosh Goenka was working.

2) State three other function being performed by Ashutosh Goenka

The workers always try to show their inability when any new work is given to them. They are always unwilling to  take up any kind of work. Due to sudden rise in demand a  firm wants to meet excess orders. The supervisor is finding  it difficult to cope up with the situation. State the element of directing that can help the supervisor in handling the  problem .

The motivation theory which classifies the needs in hierarchical order is developed by

Anjali had been working with 'Tata Enterprises' for the last ten years. She was famous for her dedication towards the work. When the Manager senior to her retired, all her colleagues thought that now Anjali would be promoted. But to everyone's surprise, the vacant post was filled by an outsider 'Miss Monika'. Anjali felt demoralised and her performance started declining. She would absent herself often and could not meet her targets.
Miss Monika was a good leader who would not only instruct her subordinates but also guide and inspire them. She noticed Anjali's behaviour and felt hat her performance could be improved. She started involving Anjali in decision-making issues related to the organisation and made her a part of a high-level joint management committee. Anjali was now punctual to the office and her performance started improving.

a. Identify the function of management being performed by Monika.
b. Name the elements of the above function of management which helped Monika to
improve Anjali's behaviour.
c. State any three features of the element identified in (b) above

Motivation is a psychological phenomenon which arises from human needs and wants.

In the light of above statement, explain Maslow's theory on Motivation.

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding Motivation?

______ is an inner state that energises, activates or moves and directs behaviour towards goals.