Question

With reference to staff morale, briefly explain how the following factor can act as a morale stimulant as well as a morale depressant:

Management policies

Answer 1

1. Stimulant: Fair, open, and employee-focused policies (such merit-based promotions or flexible work schedules) foster trust and boost morale.
2. Depressant: Low morale results from policies that are inflexible, discriminatory, or constantly changing without warning.