ABSTRACT
The term motivation is used to characterize the level of commitment that describes a person's actions toward a goal. Managers cannot give motivation to others or do motivation to someone; they can only increase or decrease the level of motivation that is already present in others. The terms energy (vitality) and motivation are related but distinct. Medical conditions and exposure to prolonged stress may produce a vitality deficit. In these instances, managers have an interest in assisting workers to restore their vitality to normal levels, while they direct human energy, at whatever level it occurs, toward the purposes of the organization.
