Title: (Optional) Explain strategies for motivating employees.
Course: Entrepreneurship, Advanced (12053-II) > Section: Understanding Small-Business Management Concepts

Explanation should include activities, recognition, and incentives used to encourage employees, including

- competitive salary with opportunity for pay increase
- opportunity for advancement
- company culture
- desirable working conditions
- opportunity for independence and responsibility.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can a business owner enrich the jobs of entry-level workers?
- What are the key benefits of having motivated employees?
- What are the implications of a high turnover rate? How can a high turnover rate be avoided?
- How can an owner share his/her vision of the company to motivate employees?
- How can employers build loyalty within their workforce? Is employee loyalty always necessary for success?
- What are the benefits of giving employees responsibilities?
- What are some ways business owners can give employees more responsibilities?
- What motivates employees the most? Explain.
- When is the right time for a manager to delegate responsibility?
- Why would a company encourage creativity?
- What is the difference between internal and external motivation? What are the benefits of each?
- Why is it important to provide opportunities for employees to develop their skills and abilities?
- How can a company motivate employees if raises are not available?
- How is the work environment related to employee motivation?
- What are some examples of negative motivation?