The motivation is a genuine driving force behind human behaviour, which can be understood as the impulse that provides the energy and meaning action taken to satisfy a need. The motivation is a key factor in boosting performance, satisfaction and commitment within the work. With this training initiative in Human Motivation in Work Groups Students will be able to function within the sector and gain an understanding of the meaning and source of the motivation with a view to promoting the active participation of a company’s employees. This focuses on understand and apply key concepts relating to motivation in the workplace.
Human Motivation in Work Groups
Introduction
Objectives
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To gain an understanding of the meaning and source motivation, with a view to promoting the active participation of a company’s employees.
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Identify the main theories of motivation and how they are applied in the workplace.
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To analyse the characteristics of the the organisation and its team which can influence staff motivation.
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Assess the role of the manager and leadership in fostering motivation in the workplace.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. BASIC CONCEPTS
- Motivation and the fulfilment of needs
- Main theories
- Intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation
- The Biology of Motivation
TEACHING UNIT 2. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ORGANISATION AND MOTIVATING INDIVIDUALS
- Characteristics of the organisation and its team
- Individual–organisation relations
- The manager and their impact on motivation
- Types of leadership
TEACHING UNIT 3. EXCHANGE OF RESOURCES IN PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS. THE NEED FOR RECOGNITION
- The reinforcement
- Praise and criticism
- Discipline
TEACHING UNIT 4. INTRINSIC REWARDS OF WORK.
- Psychological satisfaction
- Intrinsic motivation at work
TEACHING UNIT 5. FINDING MEANING IN WORK
- Set a destination.
- The meaning of human labour.
TEACHING UNIT 6. INCREASING ACTIVE PARTICIPATION. A MOTIVATING WORK ENVIRONMENT.
- Motivational skills and strategies
- Communication
- Problem-solving process
- Maintaining group morale. The influence of expectations
TEACHING UNIT 7. FEELING CONFIDENT AT WORK
- Career path
- Self-management
- Self-esteem.
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