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 are listed, which stress the importance of recognition of individual worth and clearly defined job responsibilities. Consideration of personal as well as material needs is crucial to personnel morale. (LMI)