Motivation in the Workplace

MQF Level 5

6 Credits (ECTS)

Motivation in the Workplace

Module Type

Compulsory

ECTS Credits

6 Credits (ECTS)

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Module Description Requirements Audience Career Paths Assessment Additional Info

Module Description

Participants of this program will explore the concept of motivation, evaluating key theories.

They will examine the link between motivation, job satisfaction, and employee engagement, gaining insights into how these factors influence workplace dynamics.

Through practical examples and interactive discussions, participants will learn strategies to enhance motivation, fostering a more dynamic, loyal, and energized workforce.

The program aims to equip participants with the tools to create a positive work environment that drives performance, productivity, and overall organizational success.

Entry Requirements

Candidates who apply for this course must possess:

a qualification at MQF Level 4 (one ‘A’ Level or equivalent in any subject)

AND

a pass in English* and Mathematics at MQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent).

Preference is given to applicants having a year of work experience related to the field of study.

* Students whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.

Target Audience

This course is targeted at professionals with HR experience, such as:

HR coordinator
HR manager
training manager
payslip coordinator
HR supervisor

The target group can be extended to those who have the experience but lack a formal qualification and wish to have a more thorough background in the subject in order to progress further in their careers.

Career Paths

The programme aims to prepare you for positions in middle-management and other senior roles such as that of an HR manager, head of HR and HR director of any organisation, both in the private and public sector.

How you’ll be assessed

The course comprises:

Evening classes for part-time courses.
Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.

Assessment

Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:

Formative Assessment
Summative Assessment

The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.

Assignment

Discussions

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Learning Outcomes

Competences:

At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the responsibility and autonomy to:

Apply motivation theories in the workplace
Identify the advantages of motivating employees such as; enhanced productivity, enhanced interest and investment in the organisation’s advancements and enhanced employee commitment
Appreciate intrinsic and extrinsic motivators and their influence on employees
Challenge employees positively
Encourage career development
Recognise and value employees’ achievements
Utilise other rewards other than pay such as; recognition-based rewards and online reward programmes

Knowledge:

At the end of the module/unit the learner will have been exposed to the following:

Content theories vs Process theories
Motivation theories such as; McGregor’s Model, expectancy theory (Vroom), Theory Y and Theory X (McClelland), Human Potential (Coverdale), Hierarchy of needs (Maslow), Four basic needs of workers (Mumford), Three key needs (Alderfer), Equity theory (Adams), Goal setting theory (Locke & Latham), Preventive and growth needs (Herzberg) and the carrot, the whip and the plant theory
Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
The relationship between job redesign and motivation
The job characteristics model (Hackman & Oldham, 1980)
Analysing the link between commitment and motivation
Reward systems such as pay structures, recognition-based rewards and online reward programmes

Skills:

At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the following skills:

Define motivation and its components
Plan job redesign by understanding job rotation, horizontal job enlargement, semi-autonomous work groups, self-managing teams and job enrichment
Practice organisational motivators such as; challenging employees positively, recognise and value employees’ achievements, hold regular meetings with employees and highlight the organisation’s accomplishments
Relate various motivators to specific personality types

Module-Specific Judgment Skills and Critical Abilities:

The learner will be able to:

Define motivation and its components
Plan job redesign by understanding job rotation, horizontal job enlargement, semi-autonomous work groups, self-managing teams and job enrichment
Practice organisational motivators such as; challenging employees positively, recognise and value employees’ achievements, hold regular meetings with employees and highlight the organisation’s accomplishments
Relate various motivators to specific personality types

Module-Specific Communication Skills:

The learner will be able to:

Discuss content vs process theories
Promote the advantages of motivating employees
Illustrate intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
Identify various motivation theories such as; McGregor’s Model, expectancy theory (Vroom), Theory Y and Theory X (McClelland), Human Potential (Coverdale), Hierarchy of needs (Maslow), Four basic needs of workers (Mumford), Three key needs (Alderfer), Equity theory (Adams), Goal setting theory (Locke & Latham), Preventive and growth needs (Herzberg) and the carrot, the whip and the plant theory
Discuss job redesign in terms of; job rotation, horizontal job enlargement, semi-autonomous work groups, self-managing teams and job enrichment
Promote organisational motivators such as; holding regular meetings with employees, highlight the organisation’s achievements and recognise and value employees’ achievements
Illustrate the demotivating effect of lack of effective communication
Effectively communicate rewards to employees

Module-Specific Learner Skills:

The learner will be able to:

Evaluate own learning on the advantages in motivating employees
Proceed to understand further motivation theories and their applicability
Study job redesign and its relation with motivation
Undertake further studies on the relationship between motivators and different personality types
Evaluate own learning on the characteristics of rewards such as; reasonable and impartial, be comparable to rewards in other organisations, equal to all in the same position and vary according to the employee’s needs

Module-Specific Digital Skills and Competences:

The learner will be able to:

Navigate through the online learning platform to benefit from assignments, discussion boards, literature, tutorials etc.

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