SF0002 MILITARY LEADERSHIP TERM ASSIGNMENT Task 1Insight 1: The Effectiveness of Motivation1. Motivation is a very simple concept that can be easily understood by many. As such, it came as an epiphany to me as to what is the most effective way to motivate and how I should go about doing so.2. Motivation is the root of behavior as it triggers and excites a person to behave in a certain way (Petri, 2004). Narrowing ourselves to the perspective of the Singapore Army, motivation is certainly even more essential where 90% of the force is made up of conscripts (Staff, 2014). These conscripts are obligated by law to fight regardless of their desire to contribute, but their presence is still very significant for a small nation where “numbers” are our main asset. Basically, they may behave in a certain way, for example showing lack of interest in training, unfocused and reluctant to act in accordance with regimentation. As insignificant as it may seem, this could ultimately lead to escape from war, should we ever face one. As such, this leads to the need for a military leader where one of the main roles is to provide motivation, allowing soldiers to fight not because they have to, but because they want to; Lack of motivation will show the opposite. There are a few templates that I have found to be very relevant and useful for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). Among everything, I found Maslow's hierarchy of needs to be very fitting, especially in SAF as it comprehensively satisfies most of the needs of different people at the same time. Even if conscripts serve for 2 years, this can pose a constraint on how much a military leader should and can motivate his subordinates. Maslow proposed that “human beings have various needs that guide behavior… middle of paper…… (ADDP 00.6). Director of the Center for Defense Leadership Studies, 1-5.Kim-Yin Chan, S.S. (2011). Military leadership in the 21st century: Science and practice. Singapore: Cengage Learning.Mandela, N. (1994). Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela. . Randburg: Macdonal Purnell, 438.Maslow, A. H. (1943). Psychological review. A Theory of Human Motivation, 50 (Maslow, A.H. 1943. A Theory of Human Motivation, Psychological Review, Vol. 50, p.370-396), 370-296. Petri, H. L. (2004). Theories, research and application of motivation. (5th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.Staff. (2014). Singapore Military Force. Retrieved March 27, 2014, from http://www.globalfirepower.com/country-military-strength-detail.asp?country_id=singaporeTerman, L. (1904). A preliminary study on the psychology and pedagogy of leadership. Journal of Genetic Psychology, 11, 413-451.