Research Article
Conceptual Model On Skill - Gap Theory Of Motivation
@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
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.
