Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)
Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9781305502215
Author: Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 12, Problem 3GL
Summary Introduction

(a)

To critically think:

The ways to build motivation to play on one’s leisure time and work environment.

Introduction:

Motivation is the desire of an individual to work hard and complete a job or task and achieve the objective effectively. Motivation affects many aspects of an individual or an organization, for instance, it affects the productivity of the organization and the organizational performance to achieve higher profits. Therefore, it is vital for managers to contribute towards motivating and inspiring employees to capture a competitive edge in the market.

Summary Introduction

(b)

To critically think:

The reasons that can make my work dull or unproductive.

Introduction:

Motivation is the desire of an individual to work hard and complete a job or task and achieve the objective effectively. Motivation affects many aspects of an individual or an organization, for instance, it affects the productivity of the organization and the organizational performance to achieve higher profits and drive the organization forward with overwhelming success. Therefore, it is highly vital for managers to contribute towards motivating and inspiring employees to capture a competitive edge in the market.

Summary Introduction

(c)

To critically think:

Relevant theories of motivation.

Introduction:

Motivation is the desire of an individual to work hard and complete a job or task and achieve the objective effectively. Motivation affects many aspects of an individual or an organization, for instance, it affects the productivity of the organization and the organizational performance to achieve higher profits and drive the organization forward. Therefore, it is vital for managers to contribute towards motivating and inspiring employees to capture a competitive edge in the market.

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