Leadership Style and its Influence on Employee Motivation in the Office of the Upper West Regional Coordinating Council

Thesis (M.A.) , 2020 , 54 Pages , Grade: 90.%

Leadership and Human Resources - Employee Motivation, Employee Satisfaction

The purpose of this case study research will be to explore the influence of leadership style on employee motivation in the office of the Upper West Regional Coordinating Council in Ghana. In order to achieve this objective, the study will seek to achieve the following specific objectives: Identify the leadership style adopted in the office of the Upper West Regional Coordinating Council. Examine the impact of the leadership style on the work behaviour of workers. Explore how the leadership style relates to the level of motivation among workers in the organisation and develop recommendations on an effective leadership style that can be adopted by public sector organisations in Ghana towards improving employee motivation.

Leadership has remained a prominent area of interest for both academics and practitioners for several decades. This interest is based on the notion that leadership styles correlate with organisational performance. In these modern times, when there are increased complexities surrounding the needs of society and increased competitiveness among organisations and nations, achieving high outputs and performance is even more critical. The role of leaders in assuring this high organisational performance is noted in the literature. Leadership is a process in which people are influenced to work towards organisational goals. It involves the ability to motivate people as well as building the capacity of followers to be able to achieve organisational goals. As noted by Akparep, Jengre, and Mogre, the leadership style adopted by an organisation impacts on operational success. Leaders influence the behaviour of workers through processes such as training, rewards, communication, and discipline.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• DEDICATION
• ABSTRACT
• CHAPTER ONE
  • Introduction
  • 1.1 Background of the Study
  • 1.2 Research Aims and Objectives
  • 1.3 Research Hypothesis
  • 1.4 Research Questions
  • 1.5 Rationale of the Study
  • 1.6 Significance of the Study
  • 1.7 Outline of the Dissertation
• CHAPTER TWO
  • Literature Review
  • 2.1 Theoretical Framework
  • 2.2 Transformational Leadership
  • 2.3 Transactional Leadership
  • 2.4 Laissez-Faire Leadership
  • 2.5 Authoritative (Autocratic) Leadership
  • 2.6 Leadership Theories for Employee Motivation
  • 2.7 Effect of Employee Motivation on Output
  • 2.8 Job Satisfaction, Engagement, and Commitment
  • 2.9 Previous Studies on Public Sector Leadership
  • 2.10 Summary of the Literature Reviewed
• CHAPTER THREE
  • Research Methodology
  • 3.1 Research Design
  • 3.2 Research Approach
  • 3.3 Research Instrumentation
    • 3.3.1 Questionnaire
  • 3.4 Data Collection
    • 3.4.1 Primary data collection
    • 3.4.2 Secondary data collection
  • 3.5 Sampling Technique
  • 3.6 Data Analysis
  • 3.7 Ethical Considerations
  • 3.8 Limitations to the Methodology
  • 3.9 Conclusion
• CHAPTER FOUR
  • Data Analysis and Findings
  • 4.1 Data Analysis
    • 4.1.1 Demographics
    • 4.1.2 Theme 1 – leadership communication is critically important
    • 4.1.3 Theme 2 - autocratic-authoritarian leadership style used in the Office of the Upper West Regional Coordinating Council
    • 4.1.4 Theme 3 – recognition and acknowledgment motivate and engages employees
    • 4.1.5 Theme 4 - intrinsic rewards are more valued than extrinsic rewards
  • 4.2 Findings of the Study
• CHAPTER FIVE
  • Conclusions and Recommendations
  • 5.1 Conclusions
  • 5.2 Recommendations
  • 5.3 Scope for Future Studies
• References

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation investigates the relationship between leadership style and employee motivation within the Office of the Upper West Regional Coordinating Council in Ghana. The study aims to identify the prevailing leadership style employed in the office and analyze its impact on employee motivation. The key themes explored in this work are:

• The influence of different leadership styles on employee motivation
• The specific leadership style prevalent in the Office of the Upper West Regional Coordinating Council
• The impact of leadership communication on employee motivation
• The role of recognition and rewards in fostering employee engagement
• The comparative value of intrinsic versus extrinsic rewards for employees

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter One: Introduction - This chapter introduces the topic of leadership style and its influence on employee motivation, providing a background of the study and outlining the research aims, objectives, hypothesis, and questions. It also discusses the rationale and significance of the study, along with a brief outline of the dissertation's structure.
• Chapter Two: Literature Review - This chapter delves into the theoretical framework of leadership styles, exploring various theories, such as Transformational, Transactional, Laissez-Faire, and Authoritative leadership. It further examines existing literature on leadership theories for employee motivation and the impact of motivation on employee output, job satisfaction, engagement, and commitment. The chapter concludes with a summary of previous studies on public sector leadership.
• Chapter Three: Research Methodology - This chapter outlines the research design, approach, and instrumentation used in the study. It details the data collection methods, including primary and secondary data sources, and the sampling technique employed. Additionally, the chapter addresses data analysis techniques, ethical considerations, limitations of the methodology, and a conclusion summarizing the methodological approach.
• Chapter Four: Data Analysis and Findings - This chapter presents the findings of the research, analyzing the collected data and exploring the key themes uncovered during the study. It includes a breakdown of the demographic data and an examination of four central themes, including leadership communication, the prevalent leadership style, the impact of recognition and acknowledgment on employee motivation, and the comparative value of intrinsic and extrinsic rewards.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The central focus of this dissertation is the relationship between leadership style and employee motivation in a public sector organization. The keywords encompassing the key themes and concepts include leadership styles, employee motivation, transformational leadership, transactional leadership, authoritarian leadership, public sector leadership, job satisfaction, engagement, and organizational performance.

• Grade: 90.%
• Author: Hafiz Bin Salih (Author)
• Publication Year: 2020
• Pages: 54
• Catalog Number: V948493
• ISBN (eBook): 9783346332912
• ISBN (Book): 9783346332929
• Language: English
• Tags: leadership, style, influence, employee, motivation, office, upper, west, regional, coordinating, council