What Current Motivation Issues Do Managers Face?

  1. 12-4 Discuss current issues in motivating employees.

Understanding and predicting employee motivation is one of the most popular areas in management research. We’ve introduced you to several motivation theories. However, even current studies of employee motivation are influenced by some significant workplace issues—-motivating in tough economic circumstances, managing cross-cultural challenges, motivating unique groups of workers, and designing appropriate rewards programs.

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How Can Managers Motivate Employees When the Economy Stinks?

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