title: Are managers wasting words on praise?
abstract: Praise can be a powerful form of affirmation and a motivator. However, praise also can be given in a way that negates its benefits. To avoid wasting words and maximize the benefits of praise, it must be offered in the right manner and at the right time.
authors.affiliation: Bethel College, Mishawaka, Ind., USA.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Davidhizar
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dowd
mesh_terms: D004649:Employee Incentive Plans / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction