Give Rewards First, Get Motivation Later
Introduction For any organization to succeed, employee motivation is crucial. Small rewards can have an unanticipated strong effect. It can improve performance, raise spirits, and foster a happy workplace. These rewards are particularly successful at inspiring workers and fostering loyalty in Sri Lanka, where resources may be limited. Rewards too play an important role in determining employee motivation (Shibly M.A.M. & Weerasinghe T.D., 2019). Are Rewards Effective for Boosting Motivation in the Workplace? Discussion Collaboration between Rewards and Motivation A reward is something that someone receives in exchange for their hard work, achievement, or effort. A person's motivation is what drives them to take action. It is what motivates someone to act or achieve an objective. Motivation is the strength and direction of behavior and the factors that influence people to behave in certain ways (Armstrong & Taylor, 2023). • Rewards have the pot...