Workplace Psychological Testing and Measurement
that employees want fulfilling work and to make a contribution to the organization (“Theory X and Theory Y,” 2018). Employees can be motivated by things other than financial transactions, but to do so requires trusting employees and soliciting their input. Good leadership means making subordinates feel equally involved and invested in the organization as managers. Ineffective leadership, in contrast, breeds employee resentment and causes them to see their own interests as separate from the organization. While transactional rewards may temporarily cause employees to feel motivated enough to complete tasks, it does not enhance retention of high-quality employees in the long run or encourage… Continue Reading...