• SUMIT BANERJEE

Hundreds of definitions probably exists for the term motivation. The term motivation has been derived from the word ‘motive’. Motive may be defined as an inner state of our mind that activates and directs our behavior. It makes us move to act. It is always internal to us and is externalized via our behavior. Motivation is one’s willingness to exert efforts towards the accomplishment of his/her goal. For the purpose of this research, motivation can be described as the art of stimulating a person’s interests in a particular job, project or subject to the extent that the individual is challenged to be continually attentive, observant, concerned and committed. Management in any organization is responsible for creating a work environment that fosters the professional growth and development of its employees. This includes providing training, guidance, instruction, discipline, evaluation, direction and leadership. If management fails to perform these basic functions, employees may become passive, critical and indifferent to organizational objectives. Such feelings manifest themselves in absenteeism, poor productivity and high turnover. A major challenge facing hospitality managers is motivating employees. Current changes in the labor market and the high cost of employee turnover demand that organizations seek ways to retain good employees. One way to accomplish this objective is to practice effective motivational techniques.

Elements, Methods, importance, cycle/process and leadership of Motivation.

"Motivation- The most relevant factor to retain employees in Hospitality Industry", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no.643-652, June 2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907K98.pdf

"Motivation- The most relevant factor to retain employees in Hospitality Industry", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no. pp643-652, June 2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907K98.pdf