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.
