Workplace Gold Flashcards
Type of authority that supervisors have over subordinates to compel compliance to a minimum standard
Positional authority
Type of authority for coworkers the same rank as you, where you can influence, but not compel compliance
Personal authority
Best way to influence individuals who outrank you
Establish strong working relationship with them in advance
Effective leaders hold employees accountable without ________ or ______ them
Demeaning or embarrassing
Most employees would feel more committed to their supervisor if they felt valued and ______ by that supervisor
Appreciated
What are the three secrets of people management?
- Everyone wants to feel important.
- No one wants to look stupid.
- Everyone wants to be appreciated.
_____ is the general feeling that employees have about their work? They’re organization their leaders and even their coworkers.
Morale
________ can lead to improved employee, enthusiasm, confidence, job satisfaction, commitment, and performance
High morale
Most supervisors would agree that there appears to be a direct link between Morrill and
Job performance
Leaders frequently get the blame for an employees low morale, but morale is an employees ________
Responsibility
_______ are responsible for their own morale
Individuals
The most significant factor affecting morale is
Work environment
As a supervisor, you control the _______ that you create
Work environment
Employee perception of supervisor morale influences their:
Morale
Examples of external motivators that are within a supervisor control (3)
Keeping employees informed
Coaching
Career mentoring
External motivators are things that you can provide to your employees by your (2)
Words or actions
Improved motivation often develops:
One person at a time
_______ are the unseen internal factors that contribute to an employees motivation
Internal motivators
What motivational factor increases in specialized work groups or teams within an agency
Camaraderie
It’s not your job to motivate others. It’s your job to create a work environment where:
Motivation can flourish
Employees who understand their role in the organization in the importance of their role in completing the organizations mission are more likely to feel:
Motivated about their work
The more you __________ the more successful you will be at understanding what motivates your employees
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