Introduction
In transforming the FMC Green River facility from a traditional organization to the Aberdeen "no fear" system, management must be motivated to the success of this implementation. Proactive management is needed to deal with employees as individuals to effectively increase employee motivation. In order to support the motivation of employees, management has to become aware of what motivates each employee. Being an interactive manager builds a relationship of trust, openness, and honesty which can enhance organizational productivity. Developing strong interpersonal relationships with employees to motivate them is a significant part of the process; however, supporting the relationship with structured systems also important. Organizational systems such as job design and goal setting, performance appraisals, pay, and career development are reliable ways of ascertain the clear understanding and impartial management of each employee.
Job Design and Goal Setting
An employee's job design helps to influence their motivation toward excelling in that position. Job design is the process of linking specific tasks to specific jobs and deciding what techniques, equipment, and procedures should be used to perform those tasks. (George & Jones 2004, pg. 203) Motivation can occur simply when an employee knows the details of the position and how to perform the tasks. Through their realized abilities, employees are now in a position to realistically set goals for themselves and the organization. A goal is what an individual is trying to accomplish through his or her behavior and actions. (George & Jones 2004, pg. 222) Through the "no fear" system, the employees at the Aberdeen facility have maintained a relationship of trust with management. Aberdeen ...