Off and Running

You are now ready to put what you have learned from this book into practice. Use this section as a review guide:

CHAPTER 1. UNDERSTANDING MOTIVATION

  • What motivates some won’t motivate all.
  • After people have met basic needs, they want to satisfy higher needs.
  • Employees’ enthusiasm for a job falls off after six months.
  • Even naturally motivated employees can lose their motivation if management does not nurture it.
  • Motivation decreases turnover and increases productivity.

CHAPTER 2. BEING A MOTIVATIONAL MANAGER

  • Managers cannot motivate others if they themselves are not motivated.
  • The motivational manager inspires employees to succeed.
  • Trust, confidence, and respect are vital.
  • Managers who trust and respect employees do ...

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