Work is not necessarily interesting or rewarding or satisfying as the descriptions show. On the contrary, we know that many jobs are dull, repetitive, and stressful. One of the challenges for managers is how to use motivate their direct reports by transforming necessary yet distasteful jobs into more meaningful situations that are more satisfying and rewarding for individuals and that still contribute to organizational productivity and effectiveness.

1. Define the meaning of work.
 
2. After viewing the video, does that change the way that you view work?
 
3. What are the characteristics that an effective managers can display to make work more meaningful for employees?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL_unHu7uBU&t=2s