In your experience, what motivates people? Is it always the same things or actions for every person? Why or why not?

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Leaders are responsible for motivation. Having workers withlow morale can be devastating to any organization. However, motivating people is not easy. Many leaders have tried and failed. Discuss the following:

  • In your experience, what motivates people? Is it always the same things or actions for every person? Why or why not?
  • What do you believe demotivates employees? Is it always the same things or actions for every employee? Why or why not?
  • Motivating people in times of uncertainty is an especially difficult challenge. What is it about uncertainty that makes motivation so difficult?
  • You are in charge of a department during a planned corporate downsizing. How would you keep morale high in your department? Why do you believe this would be an effective strategy?