The traditional theory of motivation that equates motivation with certain incentives is too simplistic. The people and situations involved must be taken into account. Describes a plan with five contingency factors that should be recognized. (Author/MD)

A literature review and discussion the effect of school administrators on staff morale is presented in this paper. Four factors for improving staff morale include: a supportive workplace; meaningful incentives; a good working environment; and personal display of high morale by the administrator. Ten recommendations for improving staff relations…