The job of a manager in the workplace is to get things done through others. A committed and motivated workforce is critical to maximising an organisation's full potential. Highly motivated employees frequently seek to work beyond the bounds of their specific work roles and functions in order to not only improve themselves, but also to achieve the objectives of the organisation. Motivated employees can be considered vital to organisational survival in our rapidly changing workplaces and work world - they help organisations survive because they are more productive.
Individuals responsible for managing staff have a variety of key responsibilities. Included in these is the ability to inspire and motivate their staff, encourage these people to strive for excellence, to promote productivity, and to ensure the continuation of work outputs even during difficult times.
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