Employee morale is an essential component of a high-performing organization. Employees who are not happy with the work environment become, at best, distracted and, at worst, destructive to productivity. 

Prepare a PowerPoint presentation (Address the following elements surrounding employee morale and its effects on the workplace:

• Describe situations and organizational variables that impact employee morale. 
• Explain, using examples, the impact of individual perception on morale. 
• Discuss how employee empowerment and decision-making autonomy impact morale. 
• Develop recommendations for initiatives that organizations can implement to positively affect employee morale.