9 direct ways to lose employee morale

Every boss soon finds that is is not enough to tell people what to do. They must learn to build relationships with their subordinates based on mutual trust. No single correct method for all exists but there are certain things that managers should avoid in most situations that they end up in with their people. Openforum.com points out the most common mistakes.

1. Inability to accept responsibility for one's own mistakes,

2. public criticism of subordinates,

3. lying and breaking promises,

4. setting unrealistic goals,

5. threatening with layoffs,

6. unclear or incomplete work instructions,

7. perfectionism (micromanagement)

8. lack of recognition for good work done,

9. lack of space to come up with new ideas and initiatives.

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