Management and Motivation

Discuss the overall importance of motivation as it relates to management.

Managers should lead by example and motivate their employees to do their best. Motivation is an important tool that may be underutilized in many organizations. "Motivation is defined as something that starts behaviors, maintains behaviors, or stops behaviors (Baack, 2013, )." Motivation can inspire employees to work more effectively and efficiently for an organization. The implementation of motivational programs may can increase productivity and create a more pleasant, positive work environment. Motivation can occur through the smallest, most simple courtesies and it is important that the managers identify what actually motivates the employees. Motivators are derived from...