Problem
Maximizing employee productivity and motivating them without creating unhealthy levels of stress should be the goal of any organization that truly cares about their company. After all, the employees are the backbone of the company. One way to maximize employee productivity without creating unhealthy levels of stress is making sure the expectations of the employees are very clear and concise. Trying to guess what to do because you do not know exactly what your boss expects of you can really raise your stress level. I have had to deal with several employers who would pass out assignments with a few instructions and expect their employees to read their minds in order to fill in the blanks. I know that a lot of employers like for their employees to take some initiative and that is a good thing, most of the time. However, what good is initiative if it is applied inappropriately and the outcome it not what the employer was looking for? Explain.