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Tuesday 12 January 2016

Cafe Batavia Feedback

Evaluate whether financial rewards would be the best way to resolve the problem of a dysfunctional group of unmotivated employees in this restaurant”. [20]

Definition – what could you define?

Arguments in favour – in the context of this business.
A bonus or profit share if the restaurant hits a sales target. Why might this motivate the staff? What would the benefits of this be to the restaurant? It may lead to improved customer service. Customers being greeted in a friendly way. Attentive and knowledgeable waiting staff who will want to sell high margin specials. Customer service is crucial in the hospitality sector. However, the financial rewards need to be set at a level which does not take too much or too little of the business profits.
An increase in the basic rate of pay may motivate staff. However there is no guarantee that customer service levels may increase.

On the other hand…..
There are non-financial ways to motivate staff. What did Maslow and Herzberg suggest? How could you apply these points and make them relevant to a restaurant? We will talk about this paragraph in class.

A reasoned conclusion with some judgement. Perhaps the business could consider a combination of both sides. Explain why.


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