Motivation Modeling: Influencing Subordinate Motivation and Organizational Effectiveness.
Abstract
Most motivation research explores what motivates people, e.g., how incentive and job enrichment affect employee motivation to work. This monograph assesses instead the correlation between a leader's and subordinate's positive or negative attitude toward their role as leader and manager. It evaluates certain variables that affect the leader/follower relationship and the productivity of the organization. This research tested the following hypotheses in existing Air Force organizations: (a) a leader's level of motivation correlates directly with the immediate subordinate supervisors' level of motivation; (b) this correlation and organizational productivity are greater among more competent, confident, and supportive leaders; and (c) they are also greater when subordinates are intrinsically rather than extrinsically motivated and in organizations that are more democratic that autocratic. The research draws numerous conclusions from its findings and offers implications for additional research.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA187910
Entities
People
- Ronald T. Sconyers
Organizations
- Air War College