The characteristics of the person are reflected in the individual's human needs, interests, values, intelligence, abilities, and attitude toward the job, the work situation, and the manager. The characteristics of the job are reflected in human satisfiers such as the assignment of important responsibilities, a sense or feeling of achievement, and the potential for personal growth of the individual. When these job content factors are satisfying to the worker, one will usually find a motivated individual. The characteristics of the work situation are reflected in the effectiveness of the organization structure, personnel policies, attitudes of management and workers, as well as the generally prevailing environmental climate of the workplace in terms of standards, directives, pressures, social conditions, and treatment of employees. In conclusion, the evidence is clear.
Good management is vital to a successful organization.
A manager needs many effective skills. The three most important skills a manager should possess are planning, people, and motivation. The manager starts with a plan, effectively communicates the plan to the people, and then, motivates the people to complete the plan, or reach the objective. Richard D. Irwin, Inc. 1985. Carelli and Associates.