--- title: 'Workplace Motivation' url: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/workplace-motivation' markdown: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/workplace-motivation.md' date: '2026-06-18' description: "GBHS's Year 12 Business Studies classes visited Spookers on Thursday (18 June) for an informative and enjoyable learning experience, as part of their upcoming Business Studies assessment, 'Investigate the Application of Motivation Theory in a Business'. A key focus of the trip was to investigate ho…" --- Workplace Motivation 02BUS Study ![spooky business](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/6/a/7/6/4/6a76480d01fa0d7c9d5a777c0f119ff70309fd09-spookers.jpg "spooky business") # Workplace Motivation Thursday, 18th June 2026 at 3:32pm ##### GBHS's Year 12 Business Studies classes visited Spookers on Thursday (18 June) for an informative and enjoyable learning experience, as part of their upcoming Business Studies assessment, 'Investigate the Application of Motivation Theory in a Business'. A key focus of the trip was to investigate how staff are motivated in their workplace. Students interviewed a range of employees and gathered valuable insights into what encourages them to perform their roles effectively. Staff shared their views on factors such as teamwork, workplace culture, recognition, flexible working conditions, and the enjoyment they gain from creating memorable experiences for customers. By connecting learned motivation theories studied in class with real-world business practices and speaking directly with employees, students gained a better understanding of how businesses can use different motivational strategies to improve employee satisfaction and performance. Of course, the trip was not all work and no play! Students also had the chance to experience some of Spookers' famous attractions, making the day both educational and entertaining. The combination of hands-on learning and interactive experiences made the visit memorable for everyone involved. We would like to thank Jason, Barbara, and the team at Spookers for welcoming us, sharing their knowledge, and helping us gather information for our assessment. Spookers is one of New Zealand's most unique entertainment businesses, providing visitors with immersive horror attractions and themed experiences. Navigate - [ Home ](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/) - [ About Us ](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/about-us) - [ Enrolment ](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/enrolment) - [ Learning ](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/learning-areas) Contact Contact us: [https://greenbayhigh.school.kiwi/contact\_us](https://greenbayhigh.school.kiwi/contact_us)Green Bay High School 143 - 161 Godley Road, Green Bay Auckland 0643 New Zealand PO BOX 80002 | | | |---|---| | Tel | [+64 9 817 8173](tel:+6498178173) | | Absences | [Ext. 234 or press ‘1’ (one)](tel:+6498178173,234) | | Email | | | CONTACT US | [https://greenbayhigh.school.kiwi/contact\_us](https://greenbayhigh.school.kiwi/contact_us) | For contact details of individual staff, including Year level deans, please navigate to our [staff directory](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/about-us/staff) Kōtuitui Community Green Bay High School is proudly part of the Kōtuitui community of learning, a learning network of 12 West Auckland schools. To learn more about the Kōtuitui community please click [HERE](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/community/kotuitui). [![Kotuitui Community of Learning](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/user/themes/gbhs/images/kotuitui.svg)](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/community/kotuitui) --- ## Navigation - Parent: [Term 2 2026](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026.md) - Previous: [Work Experience](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/work-experience.md) - Next: [World Refugee Day](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/world-refugee-day.md)