MOTIVATION

Motivation is the activation or energization of goal-oriented behavior. Motivation is said

to be intrinsic or extrinsic. Motivation is a desire to achieve a goal, combined with the
energy to work towards that goal. Students who are motivated have a desire to
undertake their study and complete the requirements of their course. Sometimes a
distinction is made between positive and negative motivation. Positive motivation is a
response which includes enjoyment and optimism about the tasks that you are involved
in. Negative motivation involves undertaking tasks because there will be undesirable
outcomes, eg. failing a subject, if tasks are not completed.

INFLUENCE ON INDIVIDUAL
Motivation is a very important for an organization because of the following benefits it provides:-

1. Puts human resources into action

It is through motivation that the human resources can be utilized by making full use of it. This can be done
by building willingness in employees to work. This will help the enterprise in securing best possible utilization
of resources.

2. Improves level of efficiency of employees

The level of a subordinate or a employee does not only depend upon his qualifications and abilities. For
getting best of his work performance, the gap between ability and willingness has to be filled which helps in
improving the level of performance of subordinates.

3. Leads to achievement of organizational goals

The goals of an enterprise can be achieved only when the following factors take place :-

a. There is best possible utilization of resources,

b. There is a co-operative work environment ,
c. The employees are goal-directed and they act in a purposive manner,
d. Goals can be achieved if co-ordination and co-operation takes place simultaneously which can be
effectively done through motivation.
4. Builds friendly relationship

Motivation is an important factor which brings employees satisfaction. This can be done by keeping into
mind and framing an incentive plan for the benefit of the employees
In order to build a cordial, friendly atmosphere in a concern, the above steps should be taken by a manager.
This would help in:

a. Effective co-operation which brings stability,

b. Industrial dispute and unrest in employees will reduce,
c. The employees will be adaptable to the changes and there will be no resistance to the change,
d. This will result in profit maximization through increased productivity.
5. Leads to stability of work force

Stability of workforce is very important from the point of view of reputation and goodwill of a concern. The
employees can remain loyal to the enterprise only when they have a feeling of participation in the
management. The skills and efficiency of employees will always be of advantage to employees as well as
employees.
We can summarize by saying that motivation is important both to an individual and a business. Motivation is
important to an individual as:

1. Motivation will help him achieve his personal goals.

2. If an individual is motivated, he will have job satisfaction.
3. Motivation will help in self-development of individual.
4. An individual would always gain by working with a dynamic team.

One of the most important factors that lead one to their goals is the drive. This drive
is known as motivation. It is a zest and determination with a kind of excitement that
leads one to persevere to reach greater heights, in no matter what avenue of their
life; be it – personal or professional. The drive may come from an internal or
external source. The individual determines this.

The factors that motivate an individual keep changing as one climbs the ladder of
age and maturity. And also, achievement of one goal sets the ball rolling for another
one to be achieved. Thus, to be motivated is a constant need. There are times when
one faces a period of de-motivation and everything seems bleak. It is then that they
need to find what would motivate them back into action.

MOTIVATION ON INDIVIDUAL LEADS TO GOAL ATTAINMENT

How Goals Affect Motivation

It is important for business owners and managers to understand how goals affect motivation. Having no goals at all
will almost certainly cause low motivation, but badly-planned goals, or those that are too vague or don't adhere to the
company's direction, can have the same effect. Goals that are well-defined, within the grasp of reality and adhere to
the company's primary objectives, mission and scope of work, will almost always result in positive motivation.

Motivation And Goal Attainment

Just as goals have an effect on motivation, motivation has an important effect on goal attainment. Even the most well-
defined, reachable goals will be difficult to attain if motivation is low, and goals alone are not a sure cure for low
motivation. The company's culture, working atmosphere and attitude must be positive in order to raise motivation to
productive levels. The importance of a positive environment is a paradigm that every business must understand, as
employees working with undue stress and pressure will invariably lose the motivation necessary to reach goals.

CONCLUSION

The importance of motivation and goal setting in business cannot be overstated. The setting of
goals is important to guide the company and employees toward defined objectives. Motivation is
important because it is the psychological catalyst employees and owners require to reach the
goal. Without goal setting and the necessary motivation for goal attainment, businesses are
without purpose or direction.