ABSTRACT

While the morale of an organization is an intangible element composed of feelings and attitudes of individuals and groups, the effects of morale include tangible and extremely important factors such as profits, efficiency, quality, and productivity. Low morale and its costliest indicator, high turnover, can be a tremendous drain on a company's finances. Managers often view morale as mysterious and unpredictable, when in fact it is a measurable, controllable expense. The High Cost of Low Morale explores the underlying causes of low morale and offers you field-proven, practical methods for increasing morale and reducing turnover in your organization.

chapter 1|30 pages

Pin the Tail on the Donkey

(Making Good Hiring Decisions)

chapter 2|28 pages

Up Your Attitue

(A Good Attitude = High Morale)

chapter 3|24 pages

Pygmalion's Fair Lady

(The Power of Expectation)

chapter 4|29 pages

Ma Bell Did It

(Communicate)

chapter 5|25 pages

-Ch-Ch-Ch-Change

(Take Charge Of Change)

chapter 6|24 pages

Get ‘Em Psyched

(Build Fun Into Your Organization)

chapter 7|24 pages

Who's On First?

(Is It leadership or Is It Management?)

chapter 8|32 pages

Close Encounters of the Worst Kind

(Managing Difficult People)

chapter 9|27 pages

All Aboard

(Orientation and Training)