WHAT IS MOTIVATION?

Motivation is the voluntary willingness of an employee to render his services without bribery or compulsion.

That is, motivation is out of sheer freewill of the employee and the will to perform is sustained continuously.

Man is a rational animal: when he behaves in a certain way, he does it for a reason.A motive is something which impels a person to act, a reason for behaviour, If, therefore we want our staff to behave in a certain way so that the organization can achieve its goals, we need to understand the kind of motives that will prompt them to do so.

The ability to motivate staff to perform to the required standard is the cornerstone of effective management.