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Motivation
By:
Maria Popova
College Now Course - BA 10
As a manager
at Macy's, I would utilize the contemporary Theory Z and Positive Reinforcement
Theory in order to motivate the workers in my department. I would also make
use of motivational techniques such as Job Enrichment, Flex time, and Telecommuting.
I believe that these theories and techniques would motivate the workers by
showing appreciation for their accomplishments and by offering them some control
over their working hours and environment.
I would apply Theory Z in my management of workers because I believe that
it creates a family out of a department. Such practices as long-term employment,
collective decision making and informal control decreases the competition
amongst the employees as they begin to work together to achieve a common goal.
The employees' individual contributions to the department, nonetheless, is
still noted as they are given individual responsibilities and are provided
with moderately specialized career paths. Along with Theory Z, I would also
utilize Positive Reinforcement Theory. I believe that the workers should be
rewarded for their accomplishments and recognized for their achievements.
When praised for their good work, the employees would become enthusiastic
and will try to perform well in the future.
In addition to utilizing motivation theories, I would introduce some motivational
techniques in my department at Macy's. Job Enrichment, the addition of challenges
to a worker's job, would be introduced first. I believe that when workers
are challenged by their tasks, they develop a greater interest for their work
and are more motivated to perform best. Flex Time would be another of my motivational
techniques. I believe that workers would appreciate the freedom to make their
own schedules in the nowadays' hectic lifestyles and would become more motivated.
Telecommunting, although somewhat expensive, is yet another technique that
would stimulate the workers, as they would be given a chance to work outside
of the office. For the employees, having an ability to do work at home might
make a great difference in their personal lives. Thus, this technique, along
with others, allows getting the job done, while satisfying and motivating
my employees.
Overall, I believe that by applying the Theory Z and Positive Reinforcement
Theory, along with a number of motivational techniques, I would be able to
motivate the workers at my department in Macy's. The tasks would be completed
while the workers would become enthusiastic and motivated.