Greetings, all.
numerouno is absolutely correct in his posting.
Research study after research study indicates that there is nothing which allows the creation of a positive climate of motivation for an employee more than job satisfaction.
Salary and benefits may demonstrate short-term performance improvement, but over the long run, our studies have shown that an employee evolves to a point where he/she convinces himself/herself that they are "worth" whatever salary he/she is being paid--especially if the payment is at above-market rates.
The intrinsic satisfaction factors continue to motivate to higher and better levels of job performance.
Keep in mind that considering the basics of motivation theory, I cannot motivate you to "do" anything; I can create a climate of motivation where you can "motivate yourself" to achieve goals, but I have little or no ability to motivate you--only to influence your motivation.
The proverbial boss that abuses his/her employees to achieve more and more finds that he/she limits his/her own personal and professional growth because of turnover, hostility, undermining of authority, etc, from subordinates.
If we go back to Abraham Maslow, and his Hierarchy of Needs, we can begin to tie together our "needs" to the ways we "achieve" our needs, and understand a bit more that a basic paycheck simply addresses the basic human needs; additional compensation above base living levels allows us to seek out areas not necessarily basic in nature.
I hope this is helpful. If I can be of any additional assistance, please post a question or comment.
With best regards.
Alan Guinn, Managing Director
The Guinn Consultancy Group, Inc.