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    The document discusses different types of motivation and theories of leadership. It explains that motivation can be intrinsic, coming from within an individual, or extrinsic, influenced by external factors. Leadership styles are also examined, including authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire approaches. Authoritarian leadership maintains strong control and uses commands, while democratic leadership involves suggestions and group decision-making. Laissez-faire leadership provides little direction and allows groups to be self-directed. The most effective leadership style depends on the situation and goals.

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    The document discusses different types of motivation and theories of leadership. It explains that motivation can be intrinsic, coming from within an individual, or extrinsic, influenced by external factors. Leadership styles are also examined, including authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire approaches. Authoritarian leadership maintains strong control and uses commands, while democratic leadership involves suggestions and group decision-making. Laissez-faire leadership provides little direction and allows groups to be self-directed. The most effective leadership style depends on the situation and goals.

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    The document discusses different types of motivation and theories of leadership. It explains that motivation can be intrinsic, coming from within an individual, or extrinsic, influenced by external factors. Leadership styles are also examined, including authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire approaches. Authoritarian leadership maintains strong control and uses commands, while democratic leadership involves suggestions and group decision-making. Laissez-faire leadership provides little direction and allows groups to be self-directed. The most effective leadership style depends on the situation and goals.

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    The document discusses different types of motivation and theories of leadership. It explains that motivation can be intrinsic, coming from within an individual, or extrinsic, influenced by external factors. Leadership styles are also examined, including authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire approaches. Authoritarian leadership maintains strong control and uses commands, while democratic leadership involves suggestions and group decision-making. Laissez-faire leadership provides little direction and allows groups to be self-directed. The most effective leadership style depends on the situation and goals.

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    Motivation

    The word motivation is often defined as "getting

    someone moving." Motivation theory breaks down these forces into internal or intrinsic motivation, and external or extrinsic motivation. If you're in a leadership role, then it's important to understand how employees are motivated, and what you can do as a leader to keep them motivated.

    Motivational theory
    When we motivate ourselves, or someone else, we are

    developing those incentives or conditions that we believe will help move a person to a desired behavior. Whether it is through intrinsic motivation or extrinsic motivation, most individuals are moved by their beliefs, values, personal interests, and even fear.

    Types of motivation
    Intrinsic or Self Motivation Fundamentally, all motivation comes from within. So the most common concepts of motivation are those of self motivation, internal motivation, or intrinsic motivation.

    Types of motivation
    Motivation through Challenges Individuals are motivated when they are working towards personally meaningful goals. Attainment of those goals must require activity that is increasingly difficult, but attainable.

    Types of motivation
    Motivation through Curiosity In this concept of self motivation, we are talking about providing something in the individual's environment that arouses their curiosity. Motivation through competition Through fantasy

    Contemporary theories of Leadership


    The variables include organizational culture,

    the values of the leader and the followers, the work, the environment, the influence of the leader manager, and the complexities of the situation Theory introduced in late 1970s

    Strong control is maintained over the work group Others are motivated by coercion Others are directed with commands Communication flows downward Decision making does not involve others Emphasis is on difference in status(I and you

    Merits
    Results in well defined group actions that are that are

    usually predictable Reducing frustration in the work group and giving members a feeling of security Productivity is usually high Useful in crisis situations e.g. Very large bureaucracies such as the armed force

    Demerits
    Creativity, self- motivation and autonomy are reduced

    Democratic leaders
    Less control is maintained Economic and Ego awards are used to motivate Others are directed through suggestions and guidance

    Communication flows up and down


    Decision making involves others Emphasis is on we" rather than I and you

    Criticism is constructive

    merits
    Appropriate for groups that work together for

    extended periods Promotes autonomy and growth in individual workers Effective when cooperation and coordination between groups are necessary

    Demerits
    Because many people must be consulted, democratic

    leadership takes more time and, there for, may be frustrating for those who want decisions made rapidly. Less efficient quantitatively than authoritative leadership

    Laissez-faire leaders
    Permissiveness, with little or no control
    Motivation by support when requested by the group or

    individuals Provision of little or no direction Communication upward and downward flow among members of the group Emphasis on the group Criticism withheld

    Merits
    When all group members are highly motivated and

    self directed, this leadership style can result in much creativity and productivity Appropriate when problems are poorly defined and is needed to generate alternative solutions

    Changes in the leadership concept


    Leadership style has a great deal on the climate and

    out come of the work group In 1940s-followed a predominant leader ship style In 1950s Followed the style between authoritarian and Laissez fair

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