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Figure 16–5 Two-factor theory of motivation.
Figure 16–6 The process of motivation.
that position will probably be enough for most people to learn the job well and to
become eager to move on to duties with less conflict.
Other organizations make production responsible for initiating a percentage of work
orders. At Frito-Lay plants, for example, the production goal is 20 percent. This target
stimulates both equipment operators and supervisors to be alert for any machine con-
ditions that should be improved. This approach tends to catch problems before they
become severe, rather than allowing them to break down. The results appear to be
better uptime than in plants where a similar situation does not occur.
Effectiveness
Productivity is made up of both time and rate of work. Many people confuse motion
with action. Utilization, which is usually measured as percentage of productive time
over total time, indicates that a person is engaged in a productive activity. Drinking