Employee Motivation and Job Satisfaction Techniques

Employee Motivation

Psychological forces guiding behavior in organizations.

Job Design

Creating tasks that enhance motivation and efficiency.

Job Simplification

Standardizing tasks to increase specialization.

Job Enlargement

Combining tasks for greater work variety.

Job Rotation

Moving employees between different tasks periodically.

Job Enrichment

Enhancing jobs through motivational factors.

Work-life Balance

Perception of harmony between work and personal life.

Job Satisfaction

Employee's attitudinal response to their organization.

Evaluative Component

Overall assessment of job satisfaction.

Cognitive Component

Beliefs and perceptions about the organization.

Affective Component

Feelings evoked by the organization.

Employee Engagement

Commitment to organizational goals and personal well-being.

Vigor

High energy and resilience at work.

Absorption

Deep engagement and focus on work tasks.

Dedication

Meaningful identification with work.

Trait Approach

Focus on personal attributes of leaders.

Behavioral Approach

Emphasizes specific leadership behaviors.

Situational Approach

Leadership effectiveness depends on context.

Path-Goal Theory

Leaders motivate by clarifying paths to goals.

Cognitive Resources

Intelligence and job-relevant knowledge for problem-solving.

Transformational Leadership

Empowers workers and increases commitment to change.

Charismatic Leader

Leader perceived as unique and inspiring.

Points of Convergence

Commonalities in influencing and decision-making.

Cross-Cultural Issues

Challenges in global management and communication.