This lecture discusses employee involvement and motivation. It begins by defining employee involvement and how it relates to quality and productivity. It then discusses motivation theories by Maslow and Herzberg to understand employee motivation levels. Some key points made include that employee involvement requires understanding motivators like interesting work and growth opportunities. Effective teams, training, and recognition and reward systems can also increase employee motivation. The lecture advocates for employee participation in decision making to improve commitment, communication, and idea generation within an organization.