Positive Motivation: Hawthorne Experiments and B.F. Skinner, The
Experiments on the effects of lighting at the Hawthorne Division of the Western Electric Company in Chicago in the 1920's led to startling and unexpected results concerning motivation. Researchers found that workers can be motivated by being cared a...
Matrix Structure
One type of organizational structure, known as matrix structure, involves an overlay of two different forms of structure. It temporarily groups together specialists from different functional departments or divisions to work on special project or pro...
Career Advancement
One of the most essential traits for career success is initiative. But initiative alone is not enough. There also needs to be a willingness to learn and a clear set of goals with a definite plan of action.
Reactions to Change
Whether change is driven by outside forces or by decisions made within an organization, the initial reaction of most employees is frequently negative.
Management Style and Employee Morale
In any organization, the style of supervision can have a tremendous impact on morale. An autocratic, punitive management style tends to cause many employees to simply do what they're told, often with great resentment. A more participative management...