Read the following guidelines for managers. Agree with them and say why.
Date: 2015-10-07; view: 351.
Opposites
Complete the following sentences with words opposite in meaning to the words in italics. Use prefixes: in, ir, un, dis
1. conclusive Since the report was so ____, no recommendation were made.
2. satisfied Workers become ____ if their job offer no challenge.
3. responsible ____ behavior by staff can be costly to an organization.
4. popular Managements become ____ if they fail to pay bonuses.
5. respect No manager likes a subordinate to be ____ .
6. secure A worker who feels ____ in his job will probably not be
committed to the firm he works for.
7. social People who work ____ hours, for example at night-time,
generally receive extra pay.
8. efficient Nowadays, it is not easy to get rid of an employee who is ____ .
While motivating people working under you:
1. reward only that which you intend.
2. be specific about the criteria the reward hinges on.
3. allow for people wanting different rewards – individualize as far as possible.
4. find out what people really want.
5. make sure goals are attainable.
6. ensure a clear link between performance and rewards.
4. Which of the words below can describe possible indicators of:
a. high motivationb. poor motivation
support slow work internal cohesiveness vandalism / accidents
customer complaints confidence in leadership poor quality pride
inflexible attitudes absenteeism low anxiety adaptability
consensus on goals interpersonal conflicts positive attitude to objectives
persistent lateness
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