Motivation Psychology

 

 

Self-motivation impacts job performance. The workplace allows for a multitude of ways in which employees can be motivated, both internally and externally. In addition, there are many ways employees can have their own needs met through this process.

 

Imagine that you are a human resource professional within a manufacturing organization that has 500 employees. The company is having issues relating to the motivation of its employees. Employee surveys have indicated that they feel that their needs (both physiological and psychological) are not being adequately met in the workplace. The company management wants to make sure that this issue is addressed. You have been asked to prepare a presentation demonstrating the role of self-motivation in job performance that will be shown to department managers across the organization, including specific examples showing how the concepts can be applied.

 

Locate a minimum of 2 peer-reviewed journal articles in the University Library that relate to motivation and needs (either physiological or psychological). At least 1 of your articles should fit in with the theory you choose to discuss in your presentation.

 

Create a 10- to 12-slide presentation (including an introduction and conclusion slide) addressing the following:

Define 2 types of needs―physiological and psychological―in relation to human motivation in a work setting. Also, do the following:
Apply at least 1 theory (such as self-determination, drive theory, cognitive evaluation, or Herzberg’s two-factor theory) to show how the needs affect behavior and motivation in the workplace. One of your journal articles needs to be used as a cited source in this portion.
Explain the importance of self-motivation in the workplace and how this relates to the 2 types of needs you defined.
Describe how self-motivation improves management skills and how this will benefit employees.
Explain how organizations are affected by unmet employee/human needs. Provide at least 1 specific example that demonstrates this connection.
Explain how managers might improve employee experiences and help them become more self-motivated, using at least 1 specific example.
 

The Business Problem:

Low morale, reduced discretionary effort, and compromised job performance stem directly from low motivation.

Our Goal for This Session:

Understand the critical link between human needs and motivation.

Introduce actionable strategies based on proven theory to shift our focus from controlling employees to empowering them.

Slide 3: Defining Needs in the Workplace (Part 1): Physiological Needs

Definition: The most fundamental requirements for human survival and physical well-being. If these are compromised, they become a source of de-motivation.

Manufacturing Examples (Unmet Needs):

Safety & Comfort:

Need: Secure, well-maintained equipment; adequate cooling/heating; ergonomic workstations.

Unmet Impact: Constant physical discomfort, increased accident risk, and anxiety, leading to high presenteeism (being present but unproductive).

Sustenance & Rest:

Need: Access to clean drinking water, adequate break times, and hygienic restroom facilities.

Sample Answer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slide 1: Title Slide

Title: Driving Performance from Within: Fostering Self-Motivation by Meeting Employee Needs

Subtitle: A Strategic Guide for Manufacturing Department Managers

Prepared by: [Your Name/Title, HR Professional] Date: October 31, 2025

Slide 2: The Challenge & Our Goal (Introduction)

Context:

Our company has 500 dedicated employees in manufacturing.

Recent employee surveys indicate significant dissatisfaction: Employees feel their physiological and psychological needs are not being adequately met in the workplace.

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