Motivation is an integral asset in modern-day workplaces that engages employees through hard work. According to Miller et al. (2020), it is a mental-oriented task that produces an attitude change that drives workers to action to get a result. Maslow’s theory identifies the needs that drive a human being, such as physiological, security, and social. The theory provides employers with an innate understanding of how workers expect to be treated at work and the motivations that keep them happy therein. Motivation on the job primarily comes from a feeling of belonging community. Acceptance and recognition from one’s peers are vital working motivational tools.
The verification process in the ACE-V process is vital because it negates bias and minimizes mistakes. During verification, a new examiner independently analyses a print previously worked by another examiner and affirms its validity and potential for use (Admin, 2019). The new examiner then compares it to known prints such as those provided in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s fingerprint database, Integrated Automated Fingerprint System (Vanderkolk & U.S. Department of Justice, 2013). Finally, they evaluate whether both prints emanate from similar or different sources; otherwise, it is considered inconclusive. Crucially, the new examiner also determines whether the print should have passed the analysis stage using the determinations made by the previous examiner.
In conclusion, employers that understand the needs that drive their workers can retain their workforce and motivate them to generate better results. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs sensitizes the need for facets such as community, and employers can capitalize on this to improve employee retention. Additionally, verification in any process ensures minimal mistakes are made. The ACE-V method utilizes a new examiner to ensure the analysis, comparison, and evaluation steps are conducted with integrity.
References
Admin. (2019). Ace-V method: The fingerprint analysis process. Scena Criminis.
Miller, L., More, H. W., Braswell, M., & More, H. W. (2020). Effective police supervision (9th ed.). Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.
Vanderkolk, J. R., & U.S. Department of Justice. (2013). Examination process. In The fingerprint sourcebook (1st ed., pp. 1–26). essay, U.S. Dept. of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice.