To Lead and Manage in the Public Interest
Human Resource Administration
RESEARCH PAPER
Motivation Schemes That Will Trigger Employees’ Edge to Be More Productive at Their Workplace. (A Case Study of Public Organizations)
Employee motivation is a key component in running an organization. As a leader, it is essential that you possess motivational attributes if you want to bring the best out of your employees. Motivation plays a crucial role in the lives of individuals and organizations. It improves the communication, teamwork, productivity, performance, and wellbeing of employees at the workplace. Motivation is a tool that encourages personnel to go the extra mile to do their work. This research gives an insight into motivation schemes adopted by some managers that inspire employees to work effectively at the workplace. A case study method was adopted and respondents were examined by administering questionnaires to all persons of interest.
Intro to Public Administration
CASE STUDY
The Formal Structure: The Concept of Bureaucracy
Bureaucracy typically refers to an organization that is complex with multilayered systems and procedures. These systems and procedures are designed to maintain uniformity and controls within an organization. A bureaucracy describes the established methods of administration and decision-making in large organizations or governments. The Webster’s Dictionary defines bureaucracy as "government characterized by specialization of functions, adherence to fixed rules, and a hierarchy of authority."