It is nice to have employees who are motivated and self-directed

It is nice to have employees who are motivated and self-directed.  Sometimes this is not the case, and it can lead to a lot of problems in the workplace.

Questions:

1. What prevents managers from making work more like play?

2. Do you think if work was more fun you personally would do a better job? 

3. What might be the downfalls of a “fun” workplace or are there any? 

4. Similarly, in terms of motivation, what are the downfalls of 'a grind'?

5. Do you want employees who are motivated at 'taking orders', or one where the employees are constantly challenged? (answer in 1 page), NO reference needed.

Discussion Questions: 

 How do you feel about having management responsibilities in today’s world, characterized by uncertainty, ambiguity, and sudden changes or threats from the environment? Describe some skills and qualities that you think are important to managers working in these conditions. (discuss in a page and half). Cite at least two sources.