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Define Performance Related Pay

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A motivational strategy where the remuneration of an employee is linked to their performance within the business

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Advantage of PRP

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Incentive for an employee to work harder and therefore be more productive within the business

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Disadvantage of PRP

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Creates competition and resent between employees which can therefore create a negative corporate culture

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Define Career Advancement

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A motivational strategy where an employee is given an opportunity to develop their skills and take on a new position within the business

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Advantage of career advancement

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Gives the employee a feeling of progression and therefore can motivate them to be more productive in the business

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Disadvantage of career advancement

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It is difficult to provide career advancement for multiple employees which can cause resentment and a decrease in morale for other employees

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Define Investment in training

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A motivational strategy where an employee is given an opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge to make them more efficient and effective in their role

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Advantage of investing in training

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Employee feels more valued within the business and therefore is more likely to be motivated to work harder

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Disadvantage of investing in training

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It is expensive to conduct training and can cause a decrease in profit as there is no guarantee the employee is more productive

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Define Support

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A motivational strategy where a manager meets with an employee to verbally instil confidence and belief in the employee to overcome problems

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Advantage support

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Employee feels valued and cared for by the business and is therefore more likely to be more productive

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Disadvantage support

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It can be expensive and time consuming for the HR manager to be doing and therefore can decrease their own productivity in their other role

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Define Sanction

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A motivational strategy where an employee receives a penalty for poor performance

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Advantage sanction

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It is a powerful motivator for employees motivated by fear and therefore can cause a rapid change in performance

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Disadvantage sanction

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It can cause resentment and conflict if employees become too afraid of the manager