Study on Gamification-Based Motivation Mechanisms for Employees in Technology-Based Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Deqin Liang

doi:10.63313/EBM.9038

Authors

Deqin Liang School of Business Administration, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo,454003, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63313/EBM.9038

Keywords:

Technology-based small and medium-sized enterprises, Gamification-based motivation, Employee motivation mechanism

Abstract

With the development of the knowledge economy, many small and medi-um-sized enterprises have entered the high-tech industry. The work motivation of their employees directly affects corporate performance. Exploring effective motivation mechanisms is crucial for stimulating employees' enthusiasm and creativity, and forming the core competitiveness of enterprises. Under the "peo-ple-oriented" management model, when building an employee motivation sys-tem, enterprises need to combine various and multi-level non-material motiva-tion methods with traditional material incentives to truly achieve sustainable and long-term motivation.

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