Motivation and Leadership in the Workplace

Three possible reasons the new incentive system might have failed are: 1) the rewards were not meaningful or sufficient to motivate employees, 2) the goals or expectations were not clear or achievable, 3) the system was not fair or transparent.

Effective linkages can be tightened by ensuring clear and achievable goals, providing meaningful rewards, and fostering a fair and transparent system that recognizes and values employees' contributions.

The debate is about whether it is more effective to be loved or feared as a leader. While both perspectives have merits, being loved and respected is likely more effective in the long run as it fosters trust, loyalty, and motivation.

<p>Six things to observe are: 1) who initiates and leads conversations, 2) who is deferred to in decision-making, 3) who has control over key resources, 4) who is sought out for advice, 5) who has access to important information, and 6) who is able to influence others' actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Observing interactions can reveal informal power structures and social dynamics that may not be immediately apparent from formal organizational charts or job titles.</p> Signup and view all the answers