Part Two-Leading Motivation
During the course of production older line staff and machine workers began to see the speed and accuracy for which the 3D printers made its product. An obvious concern began to surface among the workers. The workers began to ask, "Will I still have a job next year?" Morale of plant workers began to suffer. Itza Yu knows that this concern must be addressed and morale needs to be improved. As the manager, Yu know that the business must innovate to keep growing. How can Yu improve morale?
Required Element for Part Two:
- Acting as Joyce Barnhart, what advice should she give to Yu? In discussing the advice, first identify the reasons for the morale problem and how they affect motivation. Be sure to address change and the worker's reaction to implementing change.
- Discuss the actual ideas and the specific ways Yu should take to motivate his existing employees that will build morale and keep production levels on track for the current contracts and the new project.