by D. P. Noe

Created on: December 05, 2008   Last Updated: May 31, 2009

There is no one ingredient that motivates employees to do their best job. Without strong and clear expectations set by management, and the ability to show the employees that the end results are beneficial to them, employees will not be motivated to do their best. Employees need to see and feel the rewards that their efforts have accomplished. Success is a motivator for employee to strive to do even a better job.

It is the leaders responsibility to create a work environment of enthusiasm and promoting excellence. Managers have the responsibility to communicate high expectations, and positive attitudes about their employees and their work. They need to ensure that their employees feel appreciated and valued for their achievements at work. Managers need to help their employees to use their talents to improve their working environment and increase motivation to remain engaged and be part of the decision making instead of having no voice about problems and issues.

All managers need to have a basic understanding of the definition of motivation before evaluating motivation in their employees and how to make improvements. Managers cannot impact motivation without understanding their employees needs and what is important to them. The manager needs to interact with the employees and find out what motivates them. A simple way to do that is to survey the employees and ask them some specific questions such as:

* What do you enjoy about working here?

* What is the thing about your job that you like the least?

* Give an example of something you have done previously that made you feel proud.

* What is the one thing you could change about your job that would keep you employed at this organization?

Most people want to do a good job. People want to be able to be involved in decision making and have an influence on their working environment. Leadership can maximize motivation when they can maximize the amount of control people have in their working environment. Never hold the employees to be accountable for things that are out of their control. Management should always show appreciation for their accomplishments and treat them with respect.

When a manager values and shows an employee that their work has made a difference. this will increase motivation. Make sure that the employees have the equipment and resources needed to do a good job. If an employee feels successful, they will feel motivated.

Employees need to be shown that they are trusted to do a good job. If an

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