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BackgroundThis task will emphasize total self-development of the individual for improved motivation and organization management. It builds on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory to examine motivational levels for all levels of employees & staff at this organization. The researchers studied these employee groups quantitatively using a questionnaire. Using a holistic approach, this study focused on 15 parameters from Maslow’s five essential needs—the physical, safety, social, esteem, and self actualization levels. Considerable emphasis was placed on the development of Maslow’s principle of ‘‘self-actualization.’’ This difficult-to-grasp concept, as Maslow reported, is a prerequisite for enlightened management. The researchers analyzed employees’ perceptions regarding the fulfillment of need parameters and measured their perception of the importance of those parameters

The application of the findings based on Maslow’s model directly benefits the organizational studied in development programs. It also helps in increasing morale of needed employees

According to Maslow, the desire to pursue the traits of self-actualization by the ‘‘superior man’’ is built on a hierarchy of other needs that emphasize the essential elements to be satisfied. In the order of their priority, these needs are (Maslow 1943):

1. Physical needs—air, water, food, sex, etc., which are basic and most powerful.

2. Safety needs—assurance of survival and continuing satisfaction of basic needs.

3. Social needs—relation to emotional and social grouping, loving, being loved, and fellowship with others.

4. Esteem needs—by self and others, an individual having adequate self-esteem being more capable, confident, and productive.

5. Self-actualization needs—this set includes the characteristics and conditions for advancing self and humanity through elevating enjoy life more (including its pains, sorrows, and troubles and get more out of it.

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Scope and Objective

The objective of the present study is to use the traditional Maslow’s needs theory in developing measurement parameters to evaluate motivation levels of all employee of this organization. The purpose of this work is to determine what parameters are in need of development to enhance the operational effectiveness and eventually maximize employees’ productivity. The study plan is to first determine need parameters pertaining to the customized model. These parameters will then be evaluated using a questionnaire survey.

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Self

Actualization

NeedSelf Esteem NeedSocial NeedSecurity NeedBasic Need

The following employee motivation questionnaire is a guide to help us to identify which

motivation zappers are influencing us or our employee. 

Big Picture

1. I can sum up in a sentence the core values of my company

2. I know what is expected of my team3. I know how my success is measured4. I am proud to work for my company5. I see a future for myself in this company6. There is a clear and effective system of appraisal

and career development7. I feel valued by my company8. The company's internal image is consistent with its

external one. (When I see an advert for my company it is consistent with my experience of that company)

9. I know what this company's unique selling point is. (I know what makes it different to the competition)

10. I feel my job is understood by those in my company

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Team Work1. I enjoy coming to work partly because of the

people.2. I get support and encouragement from my team

mates.3. I do not have to compete unfairly with the rest

of the team4. Information is shared freely within the team5. I do not feel there are secrets in our team6. I am proud to be a part of this department7. I respect my boss8. I am not threatened by my team mates. I

want them to be the best they can be. 9. I have the opportunity to develop new skills10. Poor performance is not tolerated. No one

"gets away with" under-performing

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Time Wasters1) The majority of my time (80% plus) is spent doing

valuable work2) I do not have to attend unnecessary meetings3) Those meetings I do attend are well run and

achieve agreed outcomes.4) I usually finish work at a reasonable time. 5) Our computer systems work well. We are rarely

prevented from working by technological breakdowns

6) We have clear systems for referring up. I can safely ask someone above me if I am not sure of what to do myself

7) Noise and other distractions are minimal8) I can turn off my phone or divert to voicemail in

order to complete urgent or important tasks9) I do not feel constrained by too many unnecessary

rules10) My work environment is suited to the work I

have to do. I have the space and facilities to do my job

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Company Politics

1. I leave the office when my work is complete. I do not feel compelled to stay just because others are still there.

2. I feel we are all treated fairly. I do not see or experience favoritism.

3. I feel acknowledged publicly for my successes. 4. Any constructive criticism is given in private.5. There are no clear "factions" in our company.6. I always feel I can express my opinion without fear of

being marginalized or losing favors.7. I feel I can talk openly about my future and ambitions.8. While I may be "loyal" I do not feel obligated to my

employers. I have not been "bought" by a large salary, extra benefits or any other career advantages. 

9. My feelings and opinions are often asked for and listened to, no matter what my position in the company hierarchy.

10. I am not afraid to make mistakes. I am encouraged to learn from my experiences but they are not held against me later on.

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Score: 

35-40There is very little to zap your motivation. If you are still

feeling de-motivated it may be time to move on or perhaps the company needs to introduce more incentives for staff. 

25-35There are some obvious "motivation zappers" present in your

workplace. With your team leader or a group of other employees, consider ways to reduce the impact of these. 

0-25Motivation is probably low in your workplace. Much could be done to improve your working environment. The good news is that some simple changes could make a huge difference. 

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2 nd round

QUESTIONNAIRE:

   BASIC NEEDS:   

Q.1.The salary increments given to employees who do their jobs very well motivates them.

a) Strongly agree

b) Agree

c) Neither agree nor disagree

d) Disagree

e) Strongly disagree

Q.2. Financial incentives motivates me more than non financial incentives.

a) Strongly agree

b) Agree

c) Neither agree nor disagree

d) Disagree

e) Strongly disagree

Q.3. I am satisfied with the salary I draw at present.

a) Strongly agree

b) Agree

c) Neither agree nor disagree

d) Disagree

e) Strongly disagree

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Q.4. I am satisfied with the lunch break, rest breaks and leaves given in the organization.

a) Strongly agree

b) Agree

c) Neither agree nor disagree

d) Disagree

e) Strongly disagree

SAFETY

Q.5.Good physical working conditions are provided in the organization.

a) Strongly agree

b) Agree

c) Neither agree nor disagree

d) Disagree

e) Strongly disagree

Q.6.The employees in the organization feel secured in their job.

a) Strongly agree

b) Agree

c) Neither agree nor disagree

d) Disagree

e) Strongly disagree

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Q.7.The retirement benefits available are sufficient.

a) Strongly agree

b) Agree

c) Neither agree nor disagree

d) Disagree

e) Strongly disagree

Q.8.The medical benefits provided in the organization are satisfactory.

a) Strongly agree

b) Agree

c) Neither agree nor disagree

d) Disagree

e) Strongly disagree

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SELF-ESTEEM:

Q.9.Visibility with top management is important to me.

a) Strongly agree

b) Agree

c) Neither agree nor disagree

d) Disagree

e) Strongly disagree

Q.10. I feel that my superior always recognizes the work done by me.

a) Strongly agree

b) Agree

c) Neither agree nor disagree

d) Disagree

e) Strongly disagree

Q.11.I feels that the job I do gives me a good status.

a) Strongly agree

b) Agree

c) Neither agree nor disagree

d) Disagree

e) Strongly disagree

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Q.12. I am satisfied with the responsibility and role that I have in my work

a) Strongly agree

b) Agree

c) Neither agree nor disagree

d) Disagree

e) Strongly disagree

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AFILIATION:

Q.13.The quality of the relationships in the informal workgroup is quite important to me.

a) Strongly agree

b) Agree

c) Neither agree nor disagree

d) Disagree

e) Strongly disagree

Q.14. I am satisfied with the support from the HR department.

a) Strongly agree

b) Agree

c) Neither agrees nor disagrees

d) Disagree

e) Strongly disagree

Q.15.In this organization there is fair amount of team spirit.

a) Strongly agree

b) Agree

c) Neither agree nor disagree

d) Disagree

e) Strongly disagree

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Q.16.I feel more motivated while participating in activities done here like T & D programs, official meets, sports and function.

a) Strongly agree

b) Agree

c) Neither agree nor disagree

d) Disagree

e) Strongly disagree

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SELF ACTUALIZATION:

Q.17.I wants to be the best at my own job.

a) Strongly agree

b) Agree

c) Neither agree nor disagree

d) Disagree

e) Strongly disagree

Q.18.I generally likes to schedule my own work and to make job-related decisions with a minimum of supervision.

a) Strongly agree

b) Agree

c) Neither agree nor disagree

d) Disagree

e) Strongly disagree

Q.19 I find opportunities for advancement in this organization.

a) Strongly agree

b) Agree

c) Neither agrees nor disagrees

d) Disagree

e) Strongly disagree

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Q.20.My aim is self-knowledge and enlightenment. The most important thing to me is realizing my ultimate personal potential. 

a) Strongly agree

b) Agree

c) Neither agrees nor disagrees

d) Disagree

e) Strongly disagree

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