Motivation at work: Incentives are not the whole story

Motivating individuals and teams through incentives can be beneficial in the workplace if it is done well. But understanding what drives people is essential if they are to achieve their full potential and help drive business performance.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you will: 

• Know how to use varied incentives in the workplace to recognise and encourage your team members' achievements
• Understand the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation
• Be familiar with a range of theories on the sources of satisfaction and dissatisfaction in the workplace.