Causes for underperformance (Department of Public Expenditure & Reform, 2011)
Underperforming employees may cause by inadequate training, lack of skills and interests to do the job, personal problems and poor work ethic.
Motivating employees
To motivate employees, superior needs to apparel (review and discuss) the employee, make she or he accepts and understand not to bring personal or any problem to disturb the job and monitor her or him the progress. Motivating features are providing flexible work life, bonus/benefits and proper working conditions, ensuring job security and career advancement.