MGT200 Assessment 2: Analyzing the Impact of Fun at Workplace

This resource summary explores the impact of workplace fun on employee engagement and motivation, drawing from academic and practitioner articles. It highlights that fun activities in the workplace can enhance employee engagement and foster positive human relations. The summary emphasizes the importance of creating a fun environment to motivate employees and cultivate a positive organizational culture. Motivation is identified as a key factor in shaping employee behavior and dedication, ultimately contributing to the achievement of organizational goals. Furthermore, the summary suggests that a fun work environment can enhance employees' thinking patterns, promote innovation through open communication, and generate opportunities for personal and professional growth. Managers are encouraged to implement strategies that create fun at work to improve employee motivation, engagement, and overall organizational performance.

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Resource Details (i.e., reference and citation information)
Bolton, S.C. and Houlihan, M., 2009. Are we having fun yet? A consideration of workplace
fun and engagement. Employee Relations, 31(6), pp.556-568.
McShane, S., Olekalns, M. and Travaglione, T., 2016. Organisational Behaviour 4e:
Emerging Knowledge. Global Insights. McGraw-Hill Education Australia.
Pinder, C.C., 2014. Work motivation in organizational behavior. Psychology Press.
Summary of the Resource
The study by various researchers reveals that engagement of the employment through fun
activities can be enhanced. Also, it has been seen that when fun at work takes place it can
also positively affect the human relations. If relation of the employment is maintained then it
can be easy to maintain positive environment in the workplace. So, it has been stated by
Bolton and Houlihan that it is important to focus on creating fun environment so that
employees can be motivated. It has also been researched that employee engagement can also
be enhanced if idea related to fun at work is considered by the top management or by the
managers (Bolton and Houlihan, 2009).
Also, it has been investigated that positive environment can be created when employees are
motivated. Motivation plays a great role in creating positive behavior of the employees. If
proper motivation is given then it can be simple to emphasize on creating positive
environment in the workplace.
Relevance of the Resource to the Presentation Topic
It has been argued that fun at the work is really considered as a good idea. It has been seen
there are various positive factors related to fun at work. It has been examined that the idea
related to fun at work should be implemented so that positive impact can be seen in the
overall operations of the company. It has been argued by many researchers that it is necessary
to create fun at work so that employees can give their best towards the organizational
activities. The dedication level of the employees can be enhanced if the emphasis is given on
implementing activities that create fun at work. But the managers should focus on this
strategy so that it can be simple for them to accomplish their goals and objectives. It has been

seen that it is the responsibility of the managers to focus on implementing the idea related to
fun at work.
The researchers also stated that fun at work can impact the motivation level of the employees.
Through this level of motivation can be enhanced which is necessary for the employees in
finishing their set goals. Through motivation, employee engagement can also take place as it
has been seen that through motivation only the employees will focus on managing the
activities (McShane, Olekalns and Travaglione, 2016).
It has also been agreed that fun at work can help the employees to enhance their thinking
pattern. The employees can be more innovative if there is a proper discussion in the
workplace. Fun environment not only helps the employees to interact with each other but also
helps to share their views and opinions. Therefore, it can be examined that there should be
fun at work as it positively impacts the thinking pattern of the employees.
There are also many researchers who accepted the fact that fun at work is necessary as it
helps to generate opportunities for the employees. So, it is necessary to emphasize on
maintaining fun so that employees can feel happy in completing the activities of the
company.