The Influence of Employees’ Motivation Management on Teamwork: Taking Starbucks as an Example

This paper discusses the motivation and teamwork of Starbucks which is one of the best know and fastest growing companies in the world. The development of Starbucks is wellknown, so the organization management in this company must have some strong advantages. The analysis includes two parts: firstly, explain the relevant motivation theories applied in Starbucks; secondly, describe the teamwork in Starbucks, the factors that lead to the effectiveness of the teamwork and the challenges encountered. The research finds that the way the company practice the motivation theory and the leadership style and the teamwork spirit has no problem. However, if the company want to have a more perfect development, motivation can be applied in reinforcement, management by objectives (MOB), empowerment and work sharing. Keywords—Motivation; Management practice; Teamwork;