All motivational theorists recognize that financial rewarding is necessary to encourage work effort, however it is not the only method of motivation and in many cases it can be more effective and less expensive to use non-financial methods as well.
If people gain enjoyment from their job, it is likely that they will be committed to it and work effectively. Different people enjoy different things, eg
Common ways how to make a boring job be more interesting are
a) Job rotation
Workers on a production line carry out different tasks. For example, workers may spend one hour mixing ingredients, one hour on labelling, and one hour on putting the product into boxes.
b) Job enlargement
Extra tasks of a similar level of work are added to a workers job description. For example, in a supermarket the worker may stock shelves, arrange the stock, man the checkouts.
c) Job enrichment
Giving the worker jobs that require more skill and responsibility
(if they are capable of it).
d) Teamwork/groups.
Assigning projects to a team of workers who make their own decisions on how to best do the job.
If people gain enjoyment from their job, it is likely that they will be committed to it and work effectively. Different people enjoy different things, eg
- enjoy the people;
- enjoy the achievements;
- enjoy the work itself;
- enjoy the work environment;
Common ways how to make a boring job be more interesting are
a) Job rotation
Workers on a production line carry out different tasks. For example, workers may spend one hour mixing ingredients, one hour on labelling, and one hour on putting the product into boxes.
b) Job enlargement
Extra tasks of a similar level of work are added to a workers job description. For example, in a supermarket the worker may stock shelves, arrange the stock, man the checkouts.
c) Job enrichment
Giving the worker jobs that require more skill and responsibility
(if they are capable of it).
d) Teamwork/groups.
Assigning projects to a team of workers who make their own decisions on how to best do the job.
Other ways to increase productivity
- Better, quicker, more reliable technology.
For example, the mobile phone assemblers may have been provided with a more modern soldering tool that breaks down less often and is easier to use.
- Better training of workers.
Higher skill levels eg using the new equipment properly will lead to increased output.
- More effective management.
This includes managers making sure parts and components are ordered and delivered on time and making sure their enough staff to operate the key machines.
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