COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MOTIVATION AND LEADERSHIP THEORIES AS TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVE PUBLIC SECTOR ADMINISTRATION
Journal Title: European Journal of Business and Social Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Leadership and workers motivation are key issues that improve organizational productivity. The paper examines leadership and motivation theories as vital elements of organizational development and effectiveness, especially in public sector administration. Starting from the classical to the most contemporary approaches to leadership and motivation in comparative perspectives, the paper provides managers with working tools for effective and efficient management of their various organizations. The objective therefore is to relate motivation and leadership theories to organizational management. The paper finds out that there is no one best approach or theory to workers motivation and leadership effectiveness and that all theories are relevant to organizational management depending on the scope, objectives and philosophies of the organization. Arising from this fact, the paper identifies that there are some limitations and weaknesses of leadership and motivation theories, but advocates/recommends among other things that managers should have as many theories as possible at the tips of their fingers to enable them thrive in organizational management. The paper therefore concludes that comparative approach to motivation and leadership theories will become an eye opener and the best strategy for achieving organizational effectiveness.
Authors and Affiliations
Emma E.O. Chukwuemeka,PhD| (Corresponding Author) Associate Professor and Head, Department of Public Administration, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Nigeria. E-mail: chukwuemeka@unizik.edu.ng Phone: 08060967169, Theresa Anigbogu, PhD| Department of Cooperative Economics and Management Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Nigeria. E mail: t.anigbogu@unizik.edu.ng, Ebele Mary Onwuka, PhD| the Department of Business Administration, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Nigeria. Email: ebeleonwuka@yahoo.com, Tiben Benz Nwali, M. Sc| Department of Public Administration, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria E-mail: benzfreedom3@yahoo.com Phone: 08037706495
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