Assume you are the owner of Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning and one of your employees who works alone in the back office. This person seems unhappy and unmotivated. He also seems to have a strong need to interact with other people. What might you do to help address this problem?

Provide reassurance and approval to the employee and create opportunities to establish strong friendships.

Provide immediate, specific feedback on his performance and have him set reasonably challenging goals.

Provide bonuses if this employee receives higher performance ratings on the job.

Reduce perceptions of inequity by highlighting how factors such as education, experience, effort, and loyalty relate to pay.