A health care clinic is considering providing employees with on-site day care and a fitness room. This is an example of motivating employees through:
1. The job itself.
2. Organizational practices.
3. The absence culture.
4. Supervision.
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Explanation: 1. Organizational practices such as on-site child care and wellness programs have been found to
influence employees? ability to attend work. A stimulating job, a culture of good attendance,
good leadership, and supervision are also motivating factors for employee attendance.
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