BACKGROUND: Motivating employees is crucial for the success of any healthcare organization. Fostering a culture of respect, open communication and appreciation, as well as investing in employees through training, education and career development are strategies to help motivate employees, which can have a profound effect on the success of the organization. But one of the strongest motivators is to include employees in the decision-making processes. If an employee feels that can share their ideas, and be part of the organization's operations, they will be engaged and productive. By investing in employee motivation, healthcare organizations can create a thriving workplace that benefits both employees and patients. 

DISCUSSION DIRECTIONS: As you reflect on that, develop a scholarly response by addressing the bullet points below. You may use research from sources, such as the course textbook, weekly readings, and online resources. Your response should be between 175-270 words.

You must use at least one reference and cite it within the text of your post per APA guidelines. See specifics below under “Resource Requirements”. 

Address the following in your initial post:

• How does employee motivation impact organizational behavior? Provide details.
• What do you believe has the biggest impact on employee motivation? Why?