Human Resource Planning and Management91foreman was that she had a step-father whom she feared and whose physical appearanceresembled with the foreman. The result was that she had unconsciously transferred to herforeman the unfavourable characteristics of her step-father.6. Motivation is complex: It is difficult to explain and predict the behaviour of workers. Use ofone motivational device may not produce the desired result if it brings an opposing motive intoplay. In a factory when a blue-green device was introduced to reduce eye strain, the output ofmale workers increased while that of female workers decreased. It was found that the latterdisliked this change as the new type of light falling on them made them look ghastly.4.5.6 Signs of Motivation and DemotivationSome common indications of motivation are:(a) One who is eager to work and works willingly.(b) When at work, he gives his best.(c) He has a definite sense of belonging to the organization and works with pride towardsimprovement of management effectiveness.Some common indications of demotivation are:(a) Increasing absenteeism among employees and excessive labour tumover.(b) Low output and productivity.(c) An increase in the rate of accidents and excessive wastage of raw materials.(d) Rank indiscipline.(e) Frustration and unrest in the workforce.(S) Defiant and violent behaviour of workers at or outside the workforce, and frequent confrontationor argument with supervisors and managers.(g) Non-cooperation, strikes, gheraos, abusive and violent demonstrations.4.5.7 Theories of MotivationSome of the important theories of motivation, based on research conducted by clinical psych-ologists, behavioural scientists and management writers, provide explanations of the behaviouroutcome.

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