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Ways in which managers motivate employees We did some research amongst some companies and informative material and we have gathered the most consistent and effective methods that managers use to motivate their employees. Firstly before managers can start motivating others they need to motivate themselves because if you are motivated yourself then it will be much easier to motivate others and if you know what motivates you, it will give you a better understanding of what motivates others. Managers set up good working environments because they cant always be around to motivate employees, employees also need to be motivated by themselves. Managers balance and set up the goals of the organisation to match those of the employees because having motivated employees won’t help unless they are aligned to the goals of the company. Systems and procedures are created to motivate employees, for example a compensation system, or K.P.A or an employee’s performance system. Another effective way of motivating the employees is if the manager practices what he or she preaches and that you as a manager can also perform the tasks that the employees are required to do. Managers show care and concern for the employees and get to know them on a personal level, this makes them more comfortable and more willing to speak about any problems that may be affecting them or their work. Another effective way that the managers use to motivate their employees is by not doing everything on their own. They give employees tasks, responsibilities and authority, they allow employees to make decisions on how to carry out the duty. This gives the employees the impression that the company wants them to take on more important and stronger roles. Managers don’t criticise a lot and focus on what the employees are doing wrong and on their weaknesses, instead they focus on the employees strengths and see how they can work towards that. Managers also speak to employees and ask them what it is that they want or what they unhappy about because every employee has different goals as well as different desires. Communicating is a major motivational component. An employee likes to be informed about stuff in the workplace and good managers give their employees a chance to speak to them and ask for information. Managers like to recognise and praise their employees’ efforts to motivate them and especially in public but they will always try to criticise them in private. Managers also give their employees breathing space because if they are constantly around monitoring them it would give them the impression that the manager does not trust them. A key component in motivating that managers use is respect. Respect the employees feelings and showing them that they value their contribution to the company. Managers also pay a fair wage to the employees as a motivator and also add in bonuses. We feel that these are the most effective and consistent ways that a manager can use to motivate the employees to perform their tasks in a way that would be beneficial for the company.