Proceedings of the 9th Annual International Conference on 4C’s-Communication, Commerce, Connectivity, Culture, SIMSARC 2018, 17-19 December 2018, Pune, MH, India

Research Article

Conceptual Model On Skill - Gap Theory Of Motivation

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  • @INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.18-12-2018.2283814,
        author={R.  Shanthi and Jai Deo Sharma},
        title={Conceptual Model On Skill - Gap Theory Of Motivation},
        proceedings={Proceedings of the 9th Annual International Conference on 4C’s-Communication, Commerce, Connectivity, Culture, SIMSARC 2018, 17-19 December 2018, Pune, MH, India},
        publisher={EAI},
        proceedings_a={SIMSARC},
        year={2019},
        month={9},
        keywords={skill gap motivation required skill acquired skill employee behaviour performance},
        doi={10.4108/eai.18-12-2018.2283814}
    }
    
  • R. Shanthi
    Jai Deo Sharma
    Year: 2019
    Conceptual Model On Skill - Gap Theory Of Motivation
    SIMSARC
    EAI
    DOI: 10.4108/eai.18-12-2018.2283814
R. Shanthi1,*, Jai Deo Sharma2
  • 1: Department of Commerce, University of Madras, Chennai, India
  • 2: Indian Overseas Bank, Chennai
*Contact email: rshanthicommerce@gmail.com

Abstract

Motivation is defined as psychological features that stir up an organism to act towards the attainment of the organisational goal. Inner needs, desires, theses etc., are driven by the interest in the task and not influenced by external desires. Employers use reward, recognisation, growth prospect, money, threats and etc., to enhance motivation level. The Skills of employees are vital in determining the level of motivation. Review of literature on relevant variables and the existing theories of motivation reveal scope for evolving a new theory of motivation based on the skill gaps among the employees. It is observed that skill gaps have an adverse impact on the level of motivation. However, the interplay of other factors like training, skill management, compensation, career prospects, leadership styles etc., does impact the level of motivation of the employees. The new theory seeks to enhance the level of motivation of employees by leveraging these factors and redesigning HR policies.