Running Head: EMPLOYEE MORALE

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EMPLOYEE MORALE Employee Morale The management of an organization has the sole responsibility of ensuring that the employees of the organization accomplish the desired goals and set objectives. This is done by optimal utilization of the available resources. This research paper addresses how the management of companies can increase employee morale, which in turn will bring success to the company and enhance company profits. The managers of an organization play a fundamental role in enhancing the morale of employees to their jobs. The morale of an employee is the state of confidence, discipline, cheerfulness and willingness to carry out the tasks assigned

to them (Rud 2009). Any successful business or entrepreneurship venture requires a good manager. It is the role of the managers to ensure that the morale of the employees is high. A highly motivated group of employees whose morale is high will ensure responsible use of the organizations resources and enhance the profitability of the organization. Such managers are those who are able to achieve a productive, hardworking and effective workforce. Morale is important in an organization for the expected results to be achieved. Good managers have the ability to attract exceptional staff, aid in the increment of market shares, reduce costs and increase profits. The Gallup Organization conducted a research that found out approximately 32 million people ended up being disengaged from their work. This led to a whooping loss of over $30 billion annually in lost productivity in the American economy. Such data has further proved the essence of good management when dealing with employees in an organization.

EMPLOYEE MORALE The manager should be able to give the employees the urge and desire to work harder. Proper management practices should be able to provide the correct environment in which the staff can thrive, be energized and fully engaged in company activities. Additionally, the employees will be energized to contribute and derive both personal and professional fulfillment from their jobs. Such an environment will ensure optimum output from the employees (Lingar 2007). A company can be said to have a successful management when there is a good relationship between the managers and the other employees. This relationship should be based on commitment, trust and engagement. Such kind of management will ensure that employees complete the set tasks effectively, on time, and with the morale to do more. The lack of enthusiasm or its abundance at the work place is the

basis for work productivity. If there is a lot of enthusiasm for the work then the output is high. However, if the employees are not enthusiastic and are highly demoralized, then ultimately the output will also decline drastically. This shows the relevance and importance of having proper management at the workplace in order to increase the employee morale. Employee morale can be further enhanced by talent acquisition by conducting employee searches reactively instead of proactively. The management should seek out employees with the organizational culture of their company (Burrow, Kenneth, Everard and Kleindl 2007). It is necessary for the management to be able to point the performance icons in the company, identify what they can do best. They can then be rewarded to encourage the rest of the employees to follow suit. Employers should hire for passion as passion is innate. Having employees who love what they do, no matter how they do it is a good managerial perspective for when the passion is high, the morale is equally high and the work output is optimal.

EMPLOYEE MORALE Furthermore, employee training is an important managerial task which gives the employees the morale and know-how to work more. This is because the employees will have the drive to put into action their newly learnt set of skills. One major capital investment for businesses is the investment in people, commonly referred to as human capital. It is important for any company to have proper management of the employees to enable them to realize their potential and work towards making the company successful. This kind of management entails the attraction, training and retention of key personnel portraying the required abilities, skill and the aptitude for the work being done. Competitor companies present a challenge in obtaining the scarce resources such as customers and staff. In order to advance in the market, an organization must have the best employees. This is a strategic managerial move that will ensure the company has the larger market share in comparison to its competitors (Bowles and Cooper 2009). Incorporating the four functions of management in the companys agenda is necessary for the business to be successful. Successful managing requires one to plan, organize, direct and control the team of employees. It is important for managers to control the actions of the employees and take responsibility for what

takes place under their watch and control. Managers should learn how to direct other employees and to steer the company in the right direction. Being direct in communication and being directive in a positive way is essential for a manager (Hanlan, 2004). Management is about having the power to make decisions and oversee the progress of an enterprise, a task that should be done articulately and responsibly. Good managerial work involves having good ideas and implementations that cut on cost and brings in more profits for the company. It is evident that individuals do not

EMPLOYEE MORALE leave jobs due to unfavorable conditions. On the contrary, they do so to move away from poor managers. Specialization in management can help an organization to have the right project managers in their respective fields of expertise in order to meet the set goals of increasing a companys profits (Kaminsky, 2005). It therefore rests upon the managers of an organization to ensure that the organizations employees are well motivated. Proper employee motivation will also ensure customer satisfaction as the employees will produce high quality products or services. This will in turn increase the profit margin of the company, leading to its growth and expansion

EMPLOYEE MORALE References Bowles, D., & Cooper, C. L. (2009). Employee Morale: Driving Performance in Challenging Times. Basingstock, UK: Palgrave Macmillan. Summary The book is about the importance of having an enthusiastic working force more so during times of hardship at the workplace. It further elaborates on the means of achieving this and builds its content on managers key role of meeting this aim. Relevance The books content is use to the topic of study as it provides invaluable information on the employees morale can be boosted. The information offered is

widely used in the research paper as the book points out the key aspects to be dwelt on in an attempt to boost the morale of employees. Credibility The book bases its main points and ideas on research done by training specialists and workplace surveyors. It sufficiently covers the main idea, giving points and ideas on both situations of the workplace. Hanlan, M. (2004). High Performance Teams: How To Make Them Work. NY: Praeger. Summary This book seeks to offer the reader with the right managerial tips on how to make a team of individuals perform well at the work place. It is mainly based on the project managers role in specific and the skills that should be applied to meet objectives that have been set.

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Relevance The contents of this book aid in increasing the profits of a set organization by properly using the listed ideas. Profit increase is an essential content in the above research paper and having an entire book expound on it, offers sufficient information for the research. Credibility The book has reliable sources from which it obtains its information and contains research conducted by the author himself. It is a widely used book by managers in their attempts to positively engage their team of employees or colleagues. Burrow, J. L., Kenneth E Everard, E. D., & Kleindl, B. A. (2007). Business Principles and Management.Stanford, CT: Cengage South-Western. Summary This book shades light on the relationship that lies between the principles of business and its management. It is an all-facts book dwelling offering tips to successful management of businesses through application of the right and most appropriate principles. Relevance The book has good use of its theoretical framework and the key concept is of much value and importance to the above topic of study. The sufficient examples offered in the book also make the idea being brought out easier to understand. Credibility

EMPLOYEE MORALE The book brings out its point in a clear and precise manner, therefore giving the reader an easy time to understand its content. Other miscellaneous information is also available, adding more general knowledge to the reader.

Kaminsky, G. (2005). Management Steps of Success. Bloomington, IN : Author House. Summary The book gives an insight on the entire managerial process, what it entails and how best its tasks can be carried out. It contains the tips on what a good manager can do to lead his/her team successfully. The book provides the reader with sequential steps on the managerial role, starting from the time of being offered the job and how it ought to flow. Relevance Success in management is a crucial aspect of the research paper as it embodies all the goals that have been set. Pointing out the steps to be taken in successful management helps cover the objectives of increasing employee morale, company profits and the success of the select business. Credibility The author uses plain and simple English to succinctly bring out his ideas. The book has received little criticism and worldwide usage by various organizations and companies. Lingar, R. K. B. W. R. (2007). Mission-based AlignmentTake Your Company To The Top And Keep It There: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Limited. Summary

EMPLOYEE MORALE The book gives the tips and top ideas that can help steer a company to great heights. Its samples some of the business techniques used by various business moguls in their various fields and states how best they can be incorporated to bring forth the targeted results. Relevance The book consolidates different business ideas that are relevant, essential and influential in propelling a company towards success and prosperity. Credibility The book has proved to be of good quality and much credibility for it has received many positive remarks and reviews. The author also attests to having had

aided many investors in building their careers before deciding to write a book on their ideas. Rud, O. P. (2009). Business Intelligence Success Factors: Tools for Aligning Your Business in the Global Economy.NJ: Wiley. Summary This book discusses the success factors vital for the success of an organization. The book gives a detailed description of the tools necessary to ensure increased employee productivity. Relevance/ Applicability The book provides information that is invaluable to the discussion. This is because it expounds on the success factors necessary to ensure the profitability and success of an organization. Credibility This source derives information mainly from primary sources of data that are reliable and mostly based on real life experiences.

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