Leaders, Managers and motivation

Question 1

What are the 6 types of leaders and managers in the maturity stage

Answer 1

1. Authoritative - leaders who are in complete control
2. Bereaucratic - leaders who focus on following every rule
3. Charismatic - leaders who encourage others through their personality
4. Authentic - leaders who take initiative and lead by example
5. Transactional - leaders who focus on reward and punishment
6. Transformational - leaders who inspire team members through a shared vision

Question 2

What are the 3 motivational theories

Answer 2

1. Staff well being - can be measured by averages, inequalities, risk factors, stocks, resilience etc.
2. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
3. Herzberg’s 2-factor theory

Question 3

Explain Maslow’s hierarchy of needs with reference to motivators (attract staff if included) or demotivators (deters staff if not included).

Answer 3

1. Physiological and 2. Safety needs (Demotivators)
2. Belongingness/social needs, 4. Esteem needs and 5. Self-actualisation (Motivators). The higher the employees are in the hierarchy, the more engaged they are.

Question 4

Explain Herzberg’s hygeine theory

Answer 4

The theory that employers are motivated by 2 levels (hygiene and motivators):
Hygiene factors (salary, job security, working conditions, etc) prevent dissatisfaction.
Motivators (achievement, recognition, possibility of growth, advancement, responsibility, engaging work, etc) provide general satisfaction.