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Discuss the motivational factors that affect an employee's performance. Include a discussion of how "other factors" might influence the employee and his/her performance.

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According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, money is a motivator; however, at higher levels of Maslow's theory praise, respect, recognition, empowerment and a sense of belonging are far more powerful motivators than money.

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According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, money is a motivator; however, at higher levels of Maslow's theory praise, respect, recognition, empowerment and a sense of belonging are far more powerful motivators than money.

Another factor that may influence an employee's motivation and/or performance is management styles. Managers need to know what motivates their employees. For example if an employee is not motivated by pay increases, but instead is motivated by a sense of pride in their job (job satisfaction) then a manager motivate based on ...

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