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This 6 page paper focuses on specific types of motivation: factoring fun into the workplace and recognizing employees through praise and encouragement. The essay also discusses building employees' self-confidence. Two companies are used as examples of motivating employees by making the workplace fun – Ben & Jerry's and Southwest Airlines. Satyam is also mentioned in this section. The importance of recognition is discussed through discussions on praise and encouragement. An outline of how to give praise is presented along with ideas for written praise. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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the workplace. For example, since they founded their ice cream company, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield had a motto for their company: "If its not fun, why do it?" (Cohen,
1997). This is a workplace that is one of nurturance and support. Laabs reported that Ben & Jerrys founders emphasize the importance of having fun at work and encourage unrestricted
expression of opinions in the workplace (1992). Jerry Greenfield, co-owner, proclaims himself the minister of joy and is determined to make this a fun place to work (Weinstein, 1997). Their
fun activities would no doubt be outlandish to most organizations. Consider: Greenfield created the Joy Gang, which is a roving band of "merrymakers" who celebrate made-up holidays like clash-dressing day
(Weinstein, 1997). The most outrageous outfits win prizes like glow-in-the-dark statues or rubber fish (Weinstein, 1997). The Joy Gang sponsors an event every month, sometimes for a specific department, sometimes
for the entire company (Laabs, 1992; Weinstein, 1997). They once cooked an entire spaghetti dinner for the 3rd shift workers, who work from 11:30 pm to 8:00 am, and even
brought in a DJ to play requests (Laabs, 1992; Weinstein, 1997). Another company that is known for its low-turnover and having a highly motivated workforce is Southwest Airlines. Lieber reported
that Herb Kelleher, Southwests CEO, makes sure his employees believe in him; he also makes sure they have fun (1998). There are specific traits of this company that have been
repeatedly cited by Fortune magazine and other writers that lead to an exceptionally motivated and productive group of employees. For one thing, employees are encouraged to express their individuality (McNerney,
1996). Employees are consistently encouraged to use their talents and their creativity in any way that is in good taste (McNerney, 1996). For example, it is not unusual on some
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