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Motivational Theories Of SAS And Grenada Co-Op Bank

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Both SAS and Grenada Co-operative Bank use a combination of motivational theories to motivate their staff. SAS applies principles from both Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs and Hertzberg’s theory. SAS like Co-op Bank provides a combination of monetary and monetary rewards. Employees of SAS view supporting services such as daycare and gym facilities as kind gestures that keep them close to their families. Linder Clover, Director of A&D of SAS remarked that she can take her daughter to lunch every day without having to encounter the inconvenience of leaving her job (Why SAS is the best place to work, 2010). The daycare is located on the premises of the company which allows parents the opportunity to bring their children to work and visit them during the day. Management and employees at SAS both agree that they are motivated to work. Employees at SAS openly admitted that they would not leave their job even if another company offers them a better paying one. This could be because the salary received plus the additional benefits that the company offers (daycare, gym, cafeteria recognition, among others) far …show more content…

Additionally, employees of both firms receive adequate training to carry out their jobs which the managers attribute to motivation. The manager of Co-op Bank further conferred that employees are rewarded for their outstanding performances through a Performance Management System (PMS) to evaluate and reward employees. He believes profit sharing serve as a major motivator as it is based on individual and department performance scores. Management at Co-op Bank works assiduously to prepare employees adequately for recognition and provides regular feedback on their performance. The management of Co-op Bank also utilizes job fit testing, coaching, counselling and job rotation, including challenging tasks to motivate demotivated

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