Organizational psychologists do not recognize motivation as an end in and of itself. In other words, the outcome of motivation is not motivation, but something bigger. The commonly heard statement about the importance of motivation joins three concepts: motivation, morale, and productivity. However, there may not be a straight line between these concepts. Does a high level of motivation equate to a high level of morale? Does a high level of motivation equate to a high level of productivity? Prompt: Compare motivation, morale, and productivity. Using at least four scholarly journal articles, assess the relationships among and between these three concepts. Provide an in-depth analysis of each concept and then evaluate two of these three possible connections:
1. Motivation and morale 2. Morale and productivity
3. Motivation and productivity In your evaluation, consider the following questions: What influence does motivation have on morale? What influence does motivation have on productivity? What tangential issues might contribute to lower productivity among highly motivated employees?