...Report on THE IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP STYLE ON MOTIVATION IN WORK ORGANIZATIONS Submitted to: Lorin Walker, Manager and Gary Hart, Instructor for OB 689R Submitted by: Leonard Winegar April 20, 1977 i ABSTRACT This report is an evaluation of leadership style as it affects motivation and productivity in work organizations. The terms pertinent to this work are first defined. Historical and current theories are then presented and discussed. Theory understanding and implementation are essential to increase motivation in the organization. Data from leadership style studies is presented showing that situational determinants, traits, and wide style range are essential to promote motivation and effective leadership. There is no single "narrow" leadership style for all occasions rather the whole leader is needed for optimum productivity. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSTRACT...................................................................................................................................i TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................................ii I. INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................1 II. LEADERS DEFINED...............................................................................................................2 Leadership and Leadership Style Illuminated...........................................
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...Impact of Training and Development on Employees Performance and Productivity Problem statement: The human resource department is the only one department wherein a good decision is being carried out from the start of hiring process up to the point of the promotion and retention. One purpose of HR is to produce a talent that would be fit in the needs of the organization and be suitable the human knowledge in their position. The idea of having a right people in the right position is not impossible through the integration of the training and development. But on How will the training can affect the productivity of the employees in service sector? Objectives of research: The main objective is to increase the understanding regarding employee’s training and development in relation to firm's performance. * Identify the major purposes of training and development, as well as the key internal and external influences on training. * Ascertain the training and development policy in operation at selected organizations (Bank of Punjab, National Bank of Pakistan, PTCL, and Ufone). * To explore the employee training contributes to their performance. To explore why Training is important for employees and firm performance. * To find out whether training and development programmers have positive effect on the performance of workers and productivity. * Outline and explain the training and development practices and processes including the assessment of training needs. ...
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...A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF TRAINING AND MOTIVATION ON THE PRODUCTIVITY OF EMPLOYEES IN A PUBLIC SECTOR BANK IN INDIA INTRODUCTION Human resources or the work force, is the key to any organization’s performance even in today’s highly automated environment. The output given by employees is dependent on many factors like training, motivation, technology and management behavior. This study aims to establish the impact of training and motivation on the employees productivity. Performance is normally measured in terms of the output given by the employees to a given amount of input; i.e., the performance can be defined as the ratio of the output to input. There are certain methods to measure the productivity of employees, the major one being the turnover per employee. However this may not be truly reflecting on the profitability of the firm. Performance is also said to be a process of continuous improvement in the production/output/services through efficient use of the inputs with emphasis on team work. Banks usually measure the productivity by the ratio Total Volume of business/ No of employees, which is also truly reflecting on the profitability of any bank if profitability is said to be a parameter for productivity. Training: Training is needed to improve the performance of the employees. Training is the learning process which provides knowledge required for the specified job, skills required for performing the job, and change in attitude and behavior to...
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...Introduction The two conflicting points of view in relation to the motivation and productivity of employees are very essential in selecting the most appropriate view about performance and effectiveness of business operations. Most business organizations struggle a lot in motivation and reward of employees towards improvement in the performance of the organization. Some organizations put emphasis and focus on the happiness and satisfaction of employees at the job in order to boost their morale as well as improving the performance of the business operations and activities. Such organizations focus on the morale and the happiness of the employees as the main determinant of the operations and performance at the job or tasks of the organization. On the other hand, some organizations focus on money as the main motivator towards the performance and operations within an organization. They consider the remuneration and salaries as the main matter of consideration that influence profitability and efficiency of operations of the business in an organization. The point of view relating to money as the main motivator, focus on money as the main source of energy and motivation towards improving the energy and performance of the employees at the operations of the organization (http://reaser.eu/RePec/rse/wpaper/R5_5_DobreOvidiuIliuta_p53_60.pdf). The conflicting views on the performance and motivation of employees are a very important matter of consideration because the employees...
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...Background to the Study The effect of training and manpower development on employee’s productivity and organization performance has attracted considerable interest in the analytical and empirical literature. On the whole, human resources management theory has paid considerable attention to this debate; however, the theoretical predictions are ambiguous. Depending on their underlying assumptions, some approaches predict that the performance of an organization is necessarily based on innovative labour force, technology, quality management, and customer satisfaction; while others see training as a tool in the hands of human resources managers to activate and empower the productive base of an organization (Dhamodharan, 2010). Barron and Hagerty (2001) asserted that employee training and manpower development is very vital to job productivity and organization performance, since the formal educational system does not adequately provide specific job skills for a position in a particular organization. While, few individuals may have the requisite skills, knowledge, abilities and competencies needed to fit into a specific job function, some others may require extensive training to acquire the necessary skills to be able to fit in a specific job function and also make significant contribution to the organization’s performance. Guest (2007) asserted that human capital theory provides evidence which indicates that training and education raises the productivity of workers by imparting useful...
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...ISSN(P): 2347-4572 Vol. 2, Issue 9, Sep 2014, 107-122 © Impact Journals THE IMPACT OF ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT ON EMPLOYEES PRODUCTIVITY: A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA BREWERY, PLC IGBAEKEMEN GODDY OSA1 & IDOWU OLUWAFEMI AMOS2 1,2 Department of Sociology, Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano, Nigeria ABSTRACT The need for this study arose from the acknowledgement of organizational commitment on employee productivity as the most critical in all organizational analyses, and the determinant often found between goals of the organizational all the needs of employee within it, therefore, necessary to empirically study how the impact of organizational commitment on employee are coping with the challenges of employee productivity. The presence of organizational commitment to employees can be used to gain employees support for organization and in turn maximize the benefits it receive from their employee with greater productivity and individual performance seems to increase in the same proportions. Organizational commitment and employee productivity issue are emerging as the most critical work force management challenges of the past, present and immediate future driven by, employee loyalty. Frontline manager, supervisions, a project leader, team captain or human resource manager actually has more power in an organization to reduce poor productivity, because the factors that drive employee satisfaction and commitment are largely within the direct manager’s control, and for...
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...FACTORS AFFECTING TEACHER MOTIVATION IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THIKA WEST DISTRICT, KIAMBU COUNTY BY TERESA KEMUNTO NYAKUNDI A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF MASTER OF EDUCATION IN THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION OF KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OCTOBER, 2012 DECLARATION This Research Project is my original work and has not been presented to any other university for a degree or any other award. Signature________________________________ Date__________________________ TERESA KEMUNTO NYAKUNDI REG. E55/CE/14342/2009 This Research Project has been submitted for examination with our approval as University Supervisors: Signature_______________________ Date ________________________ Prof. Grace Bunyi Associate Professor Department of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies, School of Education Kenyatta University Signature_______________________ Date ________________________ Dr. Libese Senior lecturer Department of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies, School of Education Kenyatta University ii DEDICATION I dedicate this study to my family. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge my supervisors Prof. Grace Bunyi and Dr. L.I Libese for their guidance during the writing of this project. If it were not for their guidance, this work could not have been a success. I also acknowledge teachers and principals of public secondary schools in Thika West District ...
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...Final year project | Effective MTO Program in Banking Sector of Karachi | Submitted by: | | Zuhair Ahmed - 4292 | 12/17/2012 | | LETTER OF APPROVAL Project Title | Effective MTO Program in Banking Sector of Karachi | Submitted by: | Zuhair Ahmed (BB-03-08-4292) | Project Supervisor: | Sir Aijaz Ali | Academic Year: | 2012 | The board of Advanced Studies at PAF-KIET has approved this project as requirement for achievement the degree in Bachelor of Business Administration. Approval committee: ___________________ __________________ Sir Aijaz Ali Sir Adnan Anwar (Supervisor) (Director Academic) Letter Of Transmittal December 17, 2012. Sir Aijaz Ali, Project Supervisor, PAF-KIET Dear Madam, I am submitting the final project report on “Effective MTO Program in Banking Sector of Karachi”. The report includes hypothesis and a concise literature survey. The theoretical framework was based on literature review and other studies. One hypothesis was developed and tested and some other results were discovered. I am thankful for your guidance and supervision without which this project could have not been completed. Yours Sincerely, Zuhair Ahmed BB-03-08-4292 LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION December 17, 2012 Zuhair Ahmed, BB-03-08-4292, PAF-KIET Dear Fellow, Please refer to your initial proposal for undertaking the study on “Effective MTO Program in Banking Sector of Karachi”. In...
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...MOTIVATING EMPLOYEES IN AN ORGANIZATION: TRAINING PERSPECTIVE Term paper submitted in partial fulfilment of requirements for the degree of Executive Master in Business Administration By Md Mahbub Alam Student ID # 083-056-090 North South University, Dhaka Bangladesh 20 July 2012 Faculty: Dr. Kamal Uddin Ahmed North South University Mr. Kamal Uddin Ahmed, Phd Faculty School of Business North South University Dhaka, bangladesh July 20, 2012 Ref: Submission of the report Dear Sir, Please accept the accompanying paper titled “MOTIVATING EMPLOYEES IN AN ORGANIZATION: TRAINING PERSPECTIVE”. The paper has been completed for the course ‘HRM: 603 Training and Development’. The paper provides a detailed understanding of the Motivating factors for employees in an organization and how training motivates employees as one of those factors. This has been made possible through the commitment and support shown to me by you. The sources referred by you were also able to provide me with great in-depth information and comprehension of the scenarios. I would like to thank you for supporting my endeavour and having faith in me to complete the following task. Sincerely, Md Mahbub Alam Student of EMBA ID# 083-056-090 North South University Acknowledgements I wish to thank my faculty, Dr. Kamal...
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...on the best way to increase productivity and an important factor regarding the outcome is motivation of the employees. Over many years, there have been varied perspectives on this yet they all seem to center on the theory of efficiency, whether it be through machine productivity or employee productivity. The focus shifted and management became aware that the motivation of employees was a key element in the level of both efficiency and productivity. (Sarker, 2013) The Equity theory of Motivation is the consciousness that employees value themselves with comparisons of workers with similar jobs. They will also compare how they are rewarded for their efforts and if comparisons are equal. When the comparisons are equal, there is equity within the organization if it is not fair there is inequity and unhappiness among the workers, which decreases morale and effects the workers ability to produce. Workers can adjust their own inputs or outcomes and can also adjust the inputs and outcomes of other employees therefore it best benefits the company to seek to motivate. If workers decide, there is inequity it can result in their resignation. The history of the equity theory of motivation in that in 1963 John Stacey Adams decided fairness and equity are factors to motivate an individual when inequity is determined and individual’s will seek to adjust their inputs and outcomes to reach equity. When there is a higher perception, there is higher motivation, in a perceived unfair environment...
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...Improving Organizational Performance at AirDevils Linking job satisfaction and organization productivity directly to an employee’s psychological state within the workplace is possible using theory of motivation. Rectifying psychological causes such as dissatisfaction motivate employees to perform tasks well, thus leading to productive behavior. Rectifying psychological factors can remove workplace stressors and relieve issues employees face in the workplace. AirDevils is a company full of dissatisfied and stressed employees. Although they may seem linked, the cause for dissatisfaction is not the cause for stress or vice versa as two specific groups make up the company. The performers make up one group and the supporting crewmembers make up the other. Dissatisfied performers create a downward spiral in productivity, and stressed crewmembers are unavailable or missing from work. The job characteristics theory of motivation is applicable to both groups to create improved job satisfaction and organizational productive by lowering stress. Improving the performers behavior by incorporating new stunts in routines can create a better aerial performance. In turn, AirDevils may begin to win awards in competition with the new routine, leading to improved job satisfaction. Some crewmembers are also aspiring performers, but too many are not able to keep pace because of injury and job stress. To reduce dissatisfaction and stressors, AirDevils must alleviate problems between performers and...
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...Creating a Plan for Positive Influence By Roderick Wissar LDR 531 October 9, 2011 Dustin Phillips As a member of an organization that seeks continuous improvement and pursuit of excellence within and outside the organization, it is a privilege to present a plan that seeks to increase the three most important factors in any company: Motivation, satisfaction, and performance of each member. Discussed in previous opportunities, human capital in any organization is the most important asset in achieving company objectives. The role as managers and leaders is to understand that we are working with people who have their own way of thinking and behaving. For this reason this time we are given (one year) we must use our energy, creativity, knowledge, and experience to enhance the three factors mentioned above. Our plan must be clear to understand, transparent in their actions and to establish clearly the role of each team member. The way we approach each of the different attitudes, emotions, values and personalities allow us to improve and identify the mechanisms that we use to create a productive work environment. Team Performance and Effectiveness Teamwork is essential to the performance of a team and is necessary for most development programs as it needs multiple skills to manage any development project (Biswas, 2008). When a team is formed several factors must be considered in order to determine if a team is able to succeed. They are personality, values...
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...ORGANIZATION BEHAVIOR Why do we need to study Organization Behavior? Every individual is different They exhibit different behavior at any point of time WHAT IS ORGANIZATION, ITS, STRUCTURE, DESIGN AND THEORY Organization“a consciously coordinated social entity, with a relatively identifiable boundary, that functions on a relatively continuous basis to achieve a common goal or set of goals” Consciously coordinated- imply management Social entity means composed of people interacting Relatively identifiable boundary – clear delineation to distinguish members from non-members Achieve a common set of goals- what cannot be attained individually, company mission statement DEFINITION BY STEPHEN P .ROBBINS OB is a field of study that investigates the impact that individuals, groups and structure have on behavior within organizations, for the purpose of applying such knowledge towards improving an organization’s effectiveness. MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS P O S D C The most widely accepted functions of management given by KOONTZ and O’DONNEL i.e.Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing and Controlling. MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS Plan- According to KOONTZ, “Planning is deciding in advance - what to do, when to do & how to do. It bridges the gap from where we are & where we want to be”. A Future course of Action-Business Plan. Organize-to organize reporting relationships. Land,labour,capital,organizational structure, To organize a business...
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...Chapter 1 – Introduction Rewards, Motivation and Job Satisfaction are important and significant variables to the organization success as it is an employee’s attitude towards their job. The higher the job satisfaction, the more the employees will hold a positive attitude towards their jobs. Similarly, the organization will have low turnover rate and better in talent retention. (Sarwar & Abugre, 2013) Therefore, an organization’s strategy is linked to job satisfaction of the employees as it has direct impact on productivity and profitability. (Khalid, et al., 2011) In many organizations, employee turnover is a major issue because of the cost involved with new hiring and training. The purpose of this study is to find out the relationship between job satisfaction and employees performance in Gas Pte Ltd. (Sarwar & Abugre, 2013) Chapter 2 – Literature Review In the past, the organizations provide a permanent guarantee for the job and employees will in return give the organizations their loyalty and their best performance. However, this is a dream now which show that the job satisfaction in the organization has changed over the years. Employees are more educated and highly trained in skill. They are able to perform their duties based on their capabilities to achieve the goals of the organization. As a result now, organizations should recognize what are the needs to motivate their employees to deliver their best to the organizations. (Zaidi & Abbas, 2011) ...
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...Chapter 1 – Introduction Rewards, Motivation and Job Satisfaction are important and significant variables to the organization success as it is an employee’s attitude towards their job. The higher the job satisfaction, the more the employees will hold a positive attitude towards their jobs. Similarly, the organization will have low turnover rate and better in talent retention. (Sarwar & Abugre, 2013) Therefore, an organization’s strategy is linked to job satisfaction of the employees as it has direct impact on productivity and profitability. (Khalid, et al., 2011) In many organizations, employee turnover is a major issue because of the cost involved with new hiring and training. The purpose of this study is to find out the relationship between job satisfaction and employees performance in Gas Pte Ltd. (Sarwar & Abugre, 2013) Chapter 2 – Literature Review In the past, the organizations provide a permanent guarantee for the job and employees will in return give the organizations their loyalty and their best performance. However, this is a dream now which show that the job satisfaction in the organization has changed over the years. Employees are more educated and highly trained in skill. They are able to perform their duties based on their capabilities to achieve the goals of the organization. As a result now, organizations should recognize what are the needs to motivate their employees to deliver their best to the organizations. (Zaidi & Abbas, 2011) ...
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