Leadership is important in every management levels of an organization.

Assignment title

Scenario:

Leadership is important in every management levels of an organization. A leader is also considered a friend, philosopher and guide. Name out two of your favorite leaders in the business world. Identify and compare the different motivational theories they use, their impacts on management, performance, and motivation. Your case must be demonstrated with examples and real life evidences.

You can conduct direct interviews and secondary data collection to complete the assignment.

Aim of the assignment

This assignment satisfies the following learning outcomes:

LO 3 Understand ways of using motivational theories in organizations

3.1 discuss the impact that different leadership styles may have on motivation in organizations in periods of change

3.2 compare the application of different motivational theories within the workplace

3.3 evaluate the usefulness of motivation theory for managers

Specific requirements

(see Appendix for assessment criteria and grade descriptors)

LO 3 Understand ways of using motivational theories in organizations

3.1 discuss the impact that different leadership styles may have on motivation in organizations in periods of change

Identify the different motivational theories used by different leaders in your chosen organization in different periods of time (can be the change due to restructuring, downsizing, merger and acquisition, etc.) like expectancy theory, two factor theory, etc.

Based on the different leadership styles identified in task 2.1, discuss the impact of those leadership styles may have on motivation in organisations in periods of change (downsizing, structure, culture change)

3.2 compare the application of different motivational theories within the workplace

Compare the application of the identified motivational theories by leaders in terms of job satisfaction, empowerment, rewards and incentives, non monetary and monetary rewards, individual and organizational performance (production, behavior, etc.)

3.3 evaluate the usefulness of motivation theory for managers

Draw implications/lessons for managers from the usefulness of the identified motivation theories in task 3.1 on managers’ and leaders’ traits, management styles, contingency approach or leadership and organizational culture in general.

Student guidelines

GL 1 You should write this assignment in academic style, make sure you have introduction, body, and conclusion.

GL 2 You could use models, theories, diagrams and tables where appropriate to enhance your argument. Remember to reference the sources.

GL3You should use in-text references and a list of all cited sources at the end of the essay (Harvard Referencing Style)

GL4 Your report should be approximately 1500 words in length (excluding the appendices and references)

GL5 You should conduct a secondary research in order to complete the tasks of the assignment effectively and comprehensively, with evidences to support your answer.

Submission requirements

You are expected to submit both soft and hard copy of this assignment to your instructor. Evidence of primary research (if any) must be included in the Appendix.

No late submission is allowed.