
Management, 13Th Edition
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780133910292
Author: Stephen P. Robbins & Mary A. Coulter
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 16, Problem 19DQ
Summary Introduction
To explain:
The possible challenges that managers might have to face in motivating their teams at an implementation of a program of this nature.
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It is a common scenario where organizations within the day implement various kinds of programs to enhance organizational performance as a whole. However, although these seem like everything will fall into place once implemented, it is not so. Managers are more often left with a new set of issues following such implementations. The flexible work option program initiative of the organization in the case study would also leave the managers with the concern to motivate their teams suitably.
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