Optimizing Employee Motivation Mechanisms in Modern Enterprises: A Theoretical and Practical Analysis
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17836417Keywords:
Employee motivation, incentive mechanisms, organizational behavior, performance evaluation, workplace management, human resource practicesAbstract
Employee motivation mechanisms have become increasingly crucial for maintaining competitiveness in modern enterprises. Drawing on classical motivation theories and organizational behavior research, this study analyzes the conceptual foundations, key influencing factors, and common problems in current motivation practices. The findings reveal that many enterprises still face issues such as insufficient fairness and transparency, overreliance on homogeneous incentives, weak implementation, and a lack of alignment with employees’ dynamic and diverse needs. In response, this study proposes a set of targeted optimization strategies, including establishing transparent performance evaluation systems, adopting diversified and personalized incentive tools, strengthening execution and supervision, and building adaptive motivation frameworks. These recommendations aim to improve employee engagement, enhance organizational effectiveness, and provide practical guidance for enterprises seeking to refine their motivation practices in rapidly changing environments.
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