Archives for the Month of December 2006 on Asta Gerbec's MGMT 250 Journal
Motivation
Motivating employees can be difficult. Motivation can be achieved by having pizza on Fridays or a company softball team. Other options are a company Christmas party or a Halloween party. Managers could even take their employees out to lunch or dinner. These are both very acceptable ways to motivate employees.
Simulation
My simulation experience was very fulfilling. Working with others to make the company successful was hard but well worth the effort. We certainly did not get the company to where we wanted it to be, but we did our best.
My part of the team was making budgets. This was something I enjoyed because it was a clear objective and could be done in a short amount of time. I enjoyed my role in the team.
Company Christmas Party
Christmas is here again, and with it come a slew of company holiday parties. Although these parties are used to improve morale there is evidence to suggest that managers and companies need to protect themselves from damage that may result from said party. This damage is usually caused by drinking too much.
Managers must take the role of chaperone rather than guest at the party. They must take the initiative to tell employees when they've had enough to drink. This action can prevent drunk driving, sexual harassment, and other detremental things from happening.
This is just another example of a society of people that enjoys blaming others for their own actions and expects a cash settlement in the process. Taking responsibility is a lost art and insurance companies and attorneys are bringing in the cash because of it.
Earlier in class, we discussed motivation. A yearly Christmas party is a good reward for employees. Thus, to help motivate employees it is a good idea for employers to hold such a party.