Topic 6 - Motivation

There is only a certain level of rewards/returns that is needed for safety and above that anything else becomes superfluous - like putting more water in a bucket when it is already full! Maslow’s theory is that once a basic need has been satisfied then higher levels or desires some into effect and unless there are opportunities to satisfy these then motivation may stall. This ties in with what other researchers such as Herzberg found - above a certain level, money and benefits may encourage someone to stay in the job for a bit longer but will not stimulate them to do better (subtle difference). A decent wage and job security will satisfy basic safety needs but above that most people start to have more complex wants from work and more money and extra benefits though nice, do not provide any more lasting job satisfaction Lots of those extra perks and benefits help retain staff short-term but eventually most will look for more interesting and challenging work that develops them so unless the benefits bring with them particular prestige and a sense of accomplishment, they won’t satisfy the higher needs in Maslow’s hierarchy and have no real effect on the original lower need if what they already have fulfils it - getting back to the bucket analogy, anything extra is wasted.

thank you so much. this has given me another perspective on it. thanks once again

Hello, is it a must i use SPSS to analyse data for topic 6? i am comfortable using excel as i do not know my way around the SPSS. please your prompt response will be greatly appreciated

No you don't need to use SPSS. Excel is fine for the amount of analysis required for Topic 6. My last student who submitted in P43 on Topic 6 and ended up winning the prize for the best RAP submitted worldwide only used Excel, though.she did a very intricate and detailed data analysis. She also set out her methodology very well. It is important to explain the methodology as the problem with some topic 6 students is that they fiddle the figures [because they don't actually conduct the questionnaire/survey] so the data lacks any credibility. Markers are very experienced and if the methodology is patchy and the data doesn't stand up to scrutiny they will question it [and of course fail the report].

thank you, your response has relieved me of my stress. thank you, thank you

If I use multiple models such as motivation (Maslow's and Herzberg), Culture (Hofstede's), and Ratio Analysis, do I need to briefly describe and evaluate all of them in Section 2: Business/Accountancy models? So, that will be evaluation of four things: Maslow's, Herzberg, Hofstede's, and Ratio analysis? Or do I just choose two of them and evaluate them?

may you please send m=notes of motivation