Merits of Motivation

Merits of Motivation

Merits of motivation can be described in the following manner.

1. Motivation is the soul of managerial process: If motivation is removed from the managerial process it becomes meaningless. The higher is the motivation, the higher would be the performance; the lower is the motivation, lesser would be the performance.

2. Best utilization of resources: Motivated employeers make the best utilization of all resources leading cost minimization and profit maximization.

3. Best attainment of common objectives: Motivation not only facilitates the attainment of objectives, it also leads to their best realization – in terms of time spent and efforts involved.

4. Stability of work force: The best asset of an organization is stable work force. Motivation directlyand indirectly results in the stability of work force; necessiating only the minimum inevitable labour – turnover.

5. Morale and job satisfaction: A persistent state of high motivation builds up the morale (i.e a favorable attitude towards work) of employees. Such employees derive a lot of job – satisfaction which makes them happy.

6. Co-ordination facilitated: Motivated employees develop a better understanding of one another; by appreciating their mutual problems and resolving their differences in an amicable manner. Hence Motivation facilitates co-ordination.

7. Reduced needs for supervision: Motivated employees are self starters. The reduced need for supervision requires less number of managers – leading to reduction in managerial cost. It also widens span of control.