How do I revise Motivation and retention for GCSE?

Use MasteryMind's Motivation and retention revision notes alongside practice questions and past papers. Focus on key definitions, worked examples, and exam-style questions to build confidence for your OCR GCSE exam.

Is this Motivation and retention guide aligned to the OCR specification?

Yes. This revision guide is specifically written for the OCR GCSE specification and covers all required content for Motivation and retention.

Motivation and retention Revision Notes — OCR GCSE

Master the essential HR concepts of motivation and retention to secure top marks in GCSE Business. Understand how financial and non-financial rewards drive productivity, and why keeping staff is crucial for business success.

Overview

This study guide covers the critical role of human resources in motivating and retaining employees, a core topic across all GCSE Business specifications (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC). Examiners expect candidates to not only define motivation methods but to apply them to specific business contexts. You must be able to evaluate the suitability of financial versus non-financial methods and explicitly link employee motivation to staff retention and overall business performance.