MORALE

Morale, also known as esprit de corps when discussing the morale of a group, is an intangible term used for the capacity of people to maintain belief in an institution or a goal, or even in oneself and others. The second term applies particularly to military personnel and to members of sports teams, but is also applicable in business and in any other organizational context, particularly in times of stress or controversy. According to Alexander H. Leighton, morale is the capacity of a group of people to pull together persistently and consistently in pursuit of a common purpose .!"#

Morale in the workplace

$orkplace events play a large part in changing employee morale, such as heavy layoffs, the cancellation of overtime, cancelling benefits programs, and the lack of union representation. %ther events can also influence workplace morale, such as sick building syndrome, low wages, and employees being mistreated. Factors influencing morale within the workplace include &ob security. 'anagement style. (taff feeling that their contribution is valued by their employer. )ealistic opportunities for merit*based promotion. The perceived social or economic value of the work being done by the organization as a whole. The perceived status of the work being done by the organization as a whole. Team composition. The work culture.