The cycle of motivation and competence in employment unfolds through four stages:
1. Motivated Ineffective: New employees join an organization with high motivation but lack effectiveness due to unfamiliarity with tasks. Proper orientation and training are crucial during this stage to shape their behavior positively.
2. Motivated Effective: Employees become proficient in their roles and execute tasks with enthusiasm and skill.
3. Demotivated Effective: Over time, motivation wanes even though job performance remains adequate. Employees in this stage may resist change, mock high performers, and contribute to a negative atmosphere.
4. Demotivated Ineffective: When motivation and performance decline significantly, termination may become necessary.
Demotivation can stem from various factors, including negative thinking, a negative environment (either physical or emotional), lack of training, unfair criticism, fear of failure, nepotism, complacency, unclear goals, and many others. Addressing demotivating factors is essential, but simply adding or removing certain elements may not always lead to increased motivation. For instance, providing a cafeteria in response to complaints may not necessarily boost motivation if deeper issues remain unaddressed.
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