Motivation is largely internally generated by workers themselves. The first step in any motivational program is to establish open communications. Employees are not alike-different employees respond to different managerial and motivational styles. Tomorrow's managers will not be able to use any one formula for all employees. They will need to work with each employee as an individual and fit the motivational effort to that individual.
Different cultures experience motivational approaches differently.
In general, motivation will come from the job itself rather than from external punishments or rewards. Managers need to give workers what they need to do a good job-the right tools, the right information, and the right amount of cooperation. Workers feel they are given the opportunity to do what they do best. They believe their opinions count. They sense that their fellow workers are committed to quality.