Positive Influence Plan: Leadership Assignment – LDR 531, Week 3

Summary

A plan for managers to increase a team's motivation, satisfaction and performance over a year. It covers how to address differences in attitudes, emotions, personalities and values among team members.

Motivation in the workplace

Motivation is the effort that people put into their work. It is affected by personal beliefs, morals, education, experience and values. Boosting motivation can enhance performance and satisfaction.

Developing employees

Employers should select employees who fit the company and team. They should set clear expectations, provide opportunities for open communication, and regularly confer with employees to set goals.

Increasing job satisfaction

Managers should discuss career needs and goals with employees. They should make employees aware of opportunities for profit sharing and use recognition to motivate employees.

Goal reinforcement

Companies use pay, benefits, promotions, and training to increase employee performance. Profit sharing is one way to do this, as it makes employees care about the company's success.

Key terms

Motivation

The effort that people put into their work.

Profit sharing

Employees receive a share of the company's net profit.

Goal setting

Challenging employees to explore new ideas and technology.

Recognition

Praising and complimenting an employee's hard work.

Job satisfaction

The contentment that employees feel about their jobs.

Organizational behaviour

The way that employees behave in the workplace.

Questions this document helps with

• What are the factors that determine performance, motivation and satisfaction on the job?
• How can managers address differences in attitudes and personalities among team members?
• What are some ways to increase job satisfaction among employees?

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