Question

List any four factors the influence morale. Clearly explain how they boost or lower the morale.

Answer 1

Four factors that influence staff morale are explained below:

(i) Office environment Surroundings play an important role in developing attitude of an individual. Employee morale is definitely affected by office environment,so it is important to keep it transparent and clean.

(ii)Nature of work: The nature of work an employee is supposed to perform influences his attitude towards it. Many jobs of a routine nature create boredom and encourages a feeling of alienation and stress among the employees

.(iii)Appreciation: If an employee is doing well, he needs appreciation for it.Employees feel happy when they are appreciated or rewarded.This gives a sense of belongingness towards the company and in the lack of such benefits,employee's morale is badly affected.

(iv)Teamwork: Employees feel happy, if they work in a team. When teams are contributing and working well together, then morale becomes high. If there is lack of teamwork, the morale of employees is badly affected.