Required Resources

Read/review the following resources for this activity:

• Textbook: Chapters 8 and 9
• Lesson
• Minimum of 1 scholarly source

Initial Post Instructions

There are many theories in relation to motivation – Taylor’s scientific management, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Herzberg’s two factor motivation, McGregor’s Theory X and Y, Ouchi’s Theory Z, etc. Choose one theory from the textbook or lesson reading. Find an article in the Chamberlain library that applies that theory to nursing or healthcare in general. Discuss how the theory is still applicable to motivational situations in the workforce.

Follow-Up Post Instructions

Respond to at least one peer. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.

Writing Requirements

• Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
• APA format for in-text citations and list of references

SOLUTION

At the workplace, motivation is defined as the level of willingness to put an retain an effort towards achieving certain organizational goals (Gitman & McDaniel, 2018). Motivation plays an essential role in enhancing job satisfaction, which ensures job retention over time. In the health sector, Stefan et al. (2020) note that health workers’ retention helps to reduce costs related to recruitment, training, and inconveniences brought about by shortage of labor. Considering the current shortage of qualified healthcare personnel in most countries, the loss of any workers, more so doctors and nurses has major ramifications for people’s health. Ensuring that the health workers are motivated enables the overall health system to run smoothly.

One of the main motivational theories is the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory as shown in the figure 1 below.

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