class on motivation. wg commander rumana it was prepared as i was the key note speaker on a seminar arranged by INTER SERVICES SELECTION BOARD,BANGLADESH

1. IN THE NAME OF ALLAH THE BENEFICIENT THE MERCIFUL

2. Young Generation of Bangladesh:
Motivating Factors in Selecting Career
2

3. 3
Youth of Bangladesh

4. 4
Youth of Bangladesh

5. 5
Youth of Bangladesh

6. 6
Youth of Bangladesh

7. 7
Decision
Relationships
Romance
Family
Fiancées
Peer
pressure
Job
Social life
School
deadlines
Physic

8. 8
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of
times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age
of foolishness”
- Charles Dickens

9. 9
To understand and find out the motivating factors of
young generations of Bangladesh for achieving their
goals
AIM

10. SEQUENCE
10
Concept of motivation
Motivation theories
Different Generations And Motivation
Present trend of young generations
A survey on motivation of young generations
Challenges of improving motivation
Recommendations
Interactive session

11. MOTIVATION
Motivation is an urge to
perform certain acts
willingly & enthusiastically
towards the attainment of
goals or objectives
11

12. 12
“No amount of
pay ever made a
good soldier, a good
teacher, a good
artist or a good
workman.”
John Ruskin

13. 13
Liking money like I like it, is nothing less than
mysticism. Money is a glory - Salvador Dali
(1904—1988)
Scientist, writer “If my doctor told me I had only six
minutes to live, I wouldn’t brood. I’d type a little
faster - Isaac Asimov (Jan 02, 1920 - Apr 06, 1992)
Power is the ultimate Aphrodisiac - Henry
Kissinger (May 27, 1923)
Different Values of Motivation

14. 14
The working Model of Motivation Cycle

15.  Profit sharing
 Bonus financial security
 Accommodation facilities
 Transportation facilities
 Medicare facilities
 Monitory Rewards
 Promotion
 In house meal facilities
 Personal power and rights
 Fair working environment
 Security
 Fair treatment
 Appreciation of worthwhile works
 Training facilities
 Democratic management
 Creating educational facilities
15
I
Elements of
Motivation
Extrinsic
(Financial)
Intrinsic
(Non Financial)

16. 16
Theories
of
Motivation Maslow’s Need Hierarchy
Theory
Two Factor Theory
Achievement Motivation
Theory

17. 17
Need
Hierarchy
Theory

18. The
two-factor
theory
18

20. All three are present in
each person, but one
motivator will dominate
People will have different
characteristics depending on
their dominant motivator
McClelland’s Need Theory

21. 21
McClelland’s Need Theory and Behavioural exposure

22. Young generation are
mostly guided by
Achievement motivation
It is influenced and guided
by parents, teachers,
model, media and other
Social environmental
agencies
22
Achievement Motivation

23. 23
Different Generations and Motivation

24. 1900 To 1945
 Korean and
Vietnam War
generation
 Disciplined
Born after 2001
 Technology based
 Less social
interaction
 Limited to own
group activity
1965 To 1980
 Individualistic
 Skeptical
 self-reliant
1981 To 2000
 Optimistic
 focused.
 Respect
authority
1946 To 1964
 The first TV
generation.
 Optimistic
 Team oriented
Different Generations And Motivation
24

25. 25

26. 26
Present
Trend of Present Generations
Past

27. 27
Trend of Present Generations
Digital Cocaine

28. 28
Trend of Present Generations
Follower of Foreign Culture

29. 29
Trend of Present Generations

30. 30
Trend of Present Generations
Head Down Generations

31. 31
Trend of Present Generations

32. Positive Trend of Present Generations
32

33. Negative Trend of Present Generation
33

35. 35
ISSB survey on young generation

36. JOB PREFERENCES OF YOUTH AND THEIR ATTITUDES
TOWARDS MILITARY PROFESSION IN THE PRESENT
CAREER TREND OF BANGLADESH
A SURVEY RESEARCH
36

37. 1. What are the present trends of job preferences among the
students, parents and teachers in Bangladesh?
2. What is the standpoint of military profession in a job
preference list among the students, parents and teachers?
Primary Questions
37

38. 1. How demographic variable shapes factors of job preferences?
2. How the parents and teachers influence the career choices of
their youths?
3. What is the state of awareness of young generation and their
parents about the attractiveness of military service?
4. What is the perceived threat in joining military service by the
young generation and their parents?
Secondary Questions
38

39. 39
SAMPLE COLLECTION
STUDENTS PARENTS TEACHERS TOTAL
2916 2616 543 6,075

40. 40
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

41. 0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
First
Class
Gazetted
Officer
(BCS)
Defense
Officer
Immigrant
with
Good
Status
School,
College
or
University
Teacher
Engineer
Business
Doctor
Police
Officer
Banker
Private
Service
Journalist
Service
in
Corporate
Media
HIGH PREFERENCE LOW PREFERENCE
41
General Population Prefer Military as Profession

42. 0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
First Class
Gazetted
Officer
(BCS)
Immigrant
with Good
Status
Engineer Defense
Officer
Doctor Business School,
College or
University
Teacher
Private
Service
Service in
Corporate
Banker Police
Officer
Journalist Media
HIGH PREFERENCE LOW PREFERENCE
42
Job Preferences of Middle Class Background and Above

43. 3.30
3.40
3.50
3.60
3.70
3.80
3.90
4.00
4.10
4.20
Capital City Divisional City District Town Upazila Town
LOCATION
43
Students of Divisional Cities (except Dhaka) are Less
Interested to Join Military

44. 0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
Do not get any
chance
1-2 days 3 days and
above
Participation in outdoor games increases interest to join military
44

45. Scope in Participating Outdoor Games
0
500
1000
1500
‘I do not get any chance’ ‘1-2 days’ ‘3 days and above’
48%
37%
15%
45

46. Males are more Attracted Towards Military Service
3.65
3.70
3.75
3.80
3.85
3.90
3.95
4.00
Male Female
46

47. Fathers’ Education is Related with the Motivation
3.50
3.60
3.70
3.80
3.90
4.00
Primary
School
Secondary
School
College University
47

48. Monthly Expenditure is Related with Motivation
3.30
3.40
3.50
3.60
3.70
3.80
3.90
4.00
10,000 20,000 30,000 To
40,000
50,000 To
1,00,000
1,00,000 and
above
48

49. Mother Plays an Important Role in Choosing Future Profession
of the Students
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
Self Mother Father Teacher Friends Relatives Neighbors
49

50. 0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Respect High Salary Freedom Scope of
Higher
Studies
Friendly
Working
Environment
Promotion
Facilities in
Service
Citycentric
Posting
Economical
and Social
Security
after
Retirement
Students are Giving Values to “ Respect” in Choosing Profession
HIGH VALUE LOW VALUE
50

51. Working with patriotism is the high awareness factors amongst
the young generation
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
Working
with
Patriotism
Medical
Facilities
Public
Service
Ration
Facilities
Government
Accommodation…
Pension
after
Retirement
Job
Security
Transport
/
Vehicle
Facilities
DOHS
/
Housing
Facilities
after…
Visit
Foreign
Countries
High
Salary
Scope
of
Higher
Studies
HIGH AWARENESS LOW AWARENES
51

52. HIGH THREAT LOW THREAT
Threat Perception in Joining Military
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
Tough
Training
Competitive
Selection
Process
Risk of Life Remaining
away from
Family
Members
Lack of
Physical
Fitness
Lack of
Freedom
Lack of
Knowledge
on Selection
Process
Lack of
Knowledge
on Job
Pattern
Limited
Scope for
Higher
Studies
Not Possible
to become a
Rich Man
52
Tough training, competitive selection process and risk of life are the
most perceived threat in joining military service

53. Young generation are mostly optimistic and hopeful
0
1
2
3
Anxious Hopeful Hopeless Uncertainties
53
Associated Emotion about Future

54. Young generation do not believe on luck or fate. Rather they believe
that they have control over the outcome of events in their lives.
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
‘Internal Locus of
Control’
‘External Locus of
Control’
75%
25%
54
Locus of Control

55. Research
Findings
• Participation in outdoor games increases interest
to join military
• General Population prefer military as profession
• Students of divisional cities (except Dhaka) are
less interested to join military
• High salary is a matter of concern for male then
that of female
55
Summary

56. Research
Findings
• Patriotism placed high in choosing career
• Parents are more aware about Service facilities
• Young generation are highly motivated by their
mothers
• Young generation are optimistic and possesses
internal locus of control
• Tough training, competitive selection process and
risk of life are the most perceived threat in joining
military service 56
Summary
Summary

57. Year Total
Appeared
Total
selected
2019 8723 896
2018 6299 727
2017 6306 754
2016 7411 820
2015 9670 657
57
Present Status of ISSB Selection

58. 58
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Appeared Selected
Appear Vs Selection in ISSB for Last Five Years
10% 11% 11%
11% 6%

59. Limited Intellectual and cognitive ability amongst the
appeared candidates
Limited Physical activities and hardship
Limited social interaction
Moral degradation
Lack of opportunity to develop personality traits
59
Challenges Faced by ISSB

60. 60
Arranging awareness program
Army ,Navy, Air force Day or week might be observed
separately
joining in job fair to create awareness
ICT center and District armed forces board might have
separate information booth for armed forces
Recommendations
Improving motivation of young generations

61. 61
Documentary and movies can be made regarding the
war hero and different war
For young generation video games related to armed
forces and independent war can be prepared
With the legendary personality cartoon character can
be formed, so that young generations take them as
model
Recommendations
Improving Motivation of Young Generations

62. 62
Social media can be used as a platform to create
interest
For creating interest in physical activities central sports
field and sports facilities might be improved
In educational institutions more emphasis might be
given to extra curricular activities and morale
development
Recommendations
Improving Motivation of Young Generations

63. 63
Encourage young generations to make social
contributions
Awareness regarding the effect of misuse of social
media might be created
Mothers might be motivated to motivate their own
child
Recommendations
Improving Motivation of Young Generations

64. 64
Conclusion
Motivation is an inferred process within a person which
causes that person to move towards a goal
Present generations are possessing different ideology and
values
Present generations are guided by achievement motivation
Present survey can act as the source of further survey in
future

65. Interactive Session

66. Thank You
42

67. EFFECT OF SES ON ISSB RESULT
67

68. PRESENT STATE OF ISSB RESULT IN RELATION TO SES
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
80.00%
90.00%
100.00%
High Class Upper Middle
Class
Middle Class Lower Middle
Class
Humble
NOT RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED
68

69. 0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
First Class
Gazetted
Officer
(BCS)
Immigrant
with Good
Status
Engineer Defense
Officer
Doctor Business School,
College or
University
Teacher
Private
Service
Service in
Corporate
Banker Police
Officer
Journalist Media
Students
HIGH PREFERENCE LOW PREFERENCE
69
JOB PREFERENCE OF COMPARATIVELY BETTER SOCIO ECONOMIC GROUP (Middle Class and Above)
Students with good background and academic result are less interested to join military

70. 0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
First Class
Gazetted
Officer
(BCS)
Doctor Engineer Defense
Officer
Immigrant
with Good
Status
School,
College or
University
Teacher
Private
Service
Business Banker Service in
Corporate
Police
Officer
Journalist Media
Students with good background and academic result are less interested to join military
Parents
HIGH PREFERENCE LOW PREFERENCE
70
JOB PREFERENCE OF COMPARATIVELY BETTER SOCIO ECONOMIC GROUP

71. SAMPLE STUDENTS PARENTS TEACHERS TOTAL
2916 2616 543 6075
DIVISION WISE LIST OF COLLEGES
DHAKA
01 Adamjee Cantonment College
02 BAF Shaheen College
03 Notre Deme College
04 Rajuk Uttara Model College
05 Birsrestho Noor Mohammad Public College
06 BN College, Dhaka
07 Residential Modal College
08 Shaheed LT Anwar Girls College
09 Vikarunnisa Noon School & College
10 Kadamtala School and College, Dhaka
CHOTTOGRAM
11 Chittagong Cantt Public College
RAJSHAHI
13 New Govt Degree College
14 Rajshahi College
15 Rajshahi University School & College
16 Govt Edward College, Pabna
KHULNA
17 Govt Shaheed Bulbul College, Khulna
18 Govt Sundorban College, Khulna
19 BN College, Khulna
20 Jessore Cantt Public College
21 Jessore Govt City College
22 Jessore Govt Women College
SYLHET
24
Jalalabad Cantt Public School &
College, Sylhet
25 Govt MC College, Sylhet
26
Border Guard Public School & College,
Sylhet

72. General Population prefer military as profession
Job Preferences of Parents
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
First
Class
Gazetted
Officer
(BCS)
Defense
Officer
School,
College
or
University
Teacher
Doctor
Immigrant
with
Good
Status
Engineer
Banker
Police
Officer
Business
Private
Service
Service
in
Corporate
Journalist
Media
HIGH PREFERENCE LOW PREFERENCE
72

73. 0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
First Class
Gazetted
Officer
(BCS)
Doctor Engineer Defense
Officer
Immigrant
with Good
Status
School,
College or
University
Teacher
Private
Service
Business Banker Service in
Corporate
Police
Officer
Journalist Media
Parents
HIGH PREFERENCE LOW PREFERENCE
73
JOB PREFERENCE OF COMPARATIVELY BETTER SOCIO ECONOMIC GROUP
Parents of Middle Class Background and Above

74. Parents are more Aware about Ration facilities
State of Parents’ Awareness on Facilities in Military
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
Ration
Facilities
Medical
Facilities
Public
Service
Government
Accommodation
Facilities
Pension
after
Retirement
Transport
/
Vehicle
Facilities
Job
Security
Visit
Foreign
Countries
DOHS
/
Housing
Facilities
after
Retirement
High
Salary
Scope
of
Higher
Studies
HIGH AWARENESS LOW AWARENESS
74

75. Causes of Rejection
 Misconception regarding Armed Forces
 Coaching effects
 Physically weak
 Lack of personality development
 Moral degradation 75

76. INTERACTIVE SESSION

78. Presented by
Wing Commander Rumana Akter,psc
Bangladesh Air Force
rumana_aref@yahoo.com