How do managers avoid conflict and motivate their workforce?

Question

co-operation
work effectively
Implications for organisations

Answer 1

tell them they are doing a good job and tell them thanks

Answer 2

Conflict can't be completely avoided in the workplace; it happens from time to time. You shouldn't think about how to avoid it, but rather how to deal with it effectively when it comes up. A good manager will deal with conflict by sitting by people in the same room and having a face-to-face, and asking the "tough questions." Also, a manager should avoid immediately taking sides in an argument, and should listen to the whole story before making a snap decision. Most conflicts can be resolved without too much ugliness, but a manager must also be ready if things do get ugly.

As for motivation, there should be both positive and negative incentives. Punitive measures should only be used in cases of employees with a bad work ethic who are failing to perform at the basic minimal level for no good reason. Extra rewards should be given to employees who go above and beyond, and who go the extra mile to get the job done. The key to doing this effectively is to be CONSISTENT with both punishments and rewards. Having unequal expectations for your employees is just asking for trouble.

Answer 3

I assume this is a business school assignment/essay?
I hate to be the devil's advocate but why should managers avoid conflict and motivate their workforce?
Do managers do that? I would think that's passed on to the line supervisors to handle.

Answer 4

Managers don't avoid conflict, they deal with it, more often than not mediating between the two parties involved.

As for motivating their workforce, it depends on what busines they are in.

Answer 5

By holding back the more talented members of the team to make sure that the less capable team members don't feel inadequate.


Then waste time that employees can use to actually do their job in favor of "team building exercises" like food days every other day, gossip etc.

Answer 6

i manage a group of 35 people. and anytime i need to get down their backs about something, i use my method of motivation. you always want to start off by saying something good about them, how you like the way they clean or if their responsible. give them a good positive, then use your BUT. "samantha your atitude around the office is great, everybody loves you and you get along with everyone, BUT you need to start getting here on time."
then explain why what their doing is wrong and why it needs to be fixed. " you being late causes other people to stay back and in return causes problems with me." and end it with something you feel about them, positevly " if your this popular in here i could imagine how popular you are out there and i would never want to keep you waiting, if your shift is over and waiting on the next shift to arrive." then be quick and firm. "so please dont let it happen again."

Answer 7

Stay positive, have daily/weekly meetings to keep all your employees involved!! Be readily available to give assistance, should the need arise. Be friendly, supportive and treat your employees like human beings. Let them know that their opinion matters, that their insight is appreciated and that their are no dumb, or stupid ideas!! It's a TEAM effort and everybodies input counts!!!

I often meet with co-workers after hours for a few cocktails.

Answer 8

By building a pleasant working envioronment and seeing that their employees are contented and happy. Happy people work better and are more motivated to do a good job. Happy workers are efficient workers, it is not the other way around.

Answer 9

Ashridge College, UK, published a book on the topic in the 1990s. Have a look at their web site (below) as they might also have courses to help.

Answer 10

Avoiding conflict is impossible. Just keep procedures and policies in place which will bring about swift resolution.

Answer 11

By following the basic principles of management