I felt this article conveyed over-simplified Rand-ian leanings as a basis for defining morale: Working Hard = High Morale, Receiving Charity = Low Morale. I can't disagree more. I think NickH hit on what I was thinking as I read the article, which is much more situational and nuanced.
I agree that morale is primarily a group mechanism, and while it can be experienced separately (and differently) by a single member of a group, it affects the culture and cohesion of a team in a contagious fashion. Good team morale boosts everyone -- even the low-performer... (read more)
I felt this article conveyed over-simplified Rand-ian leanings as a basis for defining morale: Working Hard = High Morale, Receiving Charity = Low Morale. I can't disagree more. I think NickH hit on what I was thinking as I read the article, which is much more situational and nuanced.
I agree that morale is primarily a group mechanism, and while it can be experienced separately (and differently) by a single member of a group, it affects the culture and cohesion of a team in a contagious fashion. Good team morale boosts everyone -- even the low-performer... (read more)