Motivation factors are needed to motivate an employee to higher performance.

A friend of mine who owned a sizable company tried to motivate his employees by fear.

The thankers were those workplace leaders who recognize the importance of appreciating and motivating their employees, and the thank-nots were leaders who neglect to do so.

For example, what motivates the employee?

He also motivated his employees to focus on the company's profit goals by adhering to a strict policy of promotion from within.