ASSIGNMENT

Differences in Motivation between the Different Groups within the Park In Relation To Motivation Theory

Differences in Motivation between the Different Groups within the Park In Relation To Motivation Theory

Organization Overview:

The Amazing World of Fun (AWF) is a theme park located in the north end of the Florida Keys, about 300 miles south of Orlando. It was founded in 1976 by Augustus (known as Gus) and Martha Pinter as a traditional amusement park, but since 2008 has been run jointly by their twin sons George and Eric (universally known as "The Boys").

Management of Organization

The management board of AWF consists of 6 people. Gus is non-executive Chair of the board. His co-vice presidents are Eric, Vice President of Wildlife and Conservation, (W&C) and George, Commercial Vice President. Other members of the board are Fred Haskins the Finance Director, Amy Rockbridge the Estates Director and the Director of Personnel, Conchita Alvarez. Both Fred and Conchita have a small staff with which to fulfill their overall duties. However, the three main employing directorates are (W&C), Commercial, and Estates.

Discussion

Motivational Differences in the Theme Park

Management of the theme park should make sure that their crew and staff members are motivated enough to perform the task at its highest level. Motivating each and every member of the staff is very difficult task. The motivation level of crew members and staff members is quite low in every organization, and it is the duty of management to bring it to a higher level. This is why productivity at theme park is low. In order to increase productivity and to keep staff members happy, the management should introduce extrinsic motivation. They should incorporate additional benefits in the compensation package and should also bring recognition programs in the organization. Management can also increase intrinsic motivation by arranging activities with motivational speakers (Marcic, 2005, pp.65-78). This is how staff can be motivated, and productivity can be increased. Intrinsic motivation plays a dominant role in the performance of an individual; therefore, it should be considered. Even if there is little extrinsic motivation, but if the employee is intrinsically motivated he or she will be an outstanding performer.

Motivation also creates personal satisfaction. An employee who is motivated will be personally satisfied when he or she performs. He will do his work with complete hard work and will also try to outperform others. This will create a competitive environment in the organization which will eventually help the company. The company will reap the benefits of employees being motivated. Thus, motivation plays a dominant role in increasing productivity and creating a competitive environment in the organization (Kriz, 2006, pp. 89-110).

The Need to Develop and Create New Theoretical Models of Motivation in Today's Changing Work Environment

Today, as the environment is changing and the competition is increasing, the need for motivated employees is also increasing. For example; Companies need to make sure that their employees are satisfied and are working towards the betterment of the company. This is how the competition is, and this is how it is ...