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9609 · 2.2.1

Motivation as a tool of management and leadership

9609 AS — motivation, productivity, management vs leadership, and competitive advantage.

Need to know

What you need to know

  • Motivation is a deliberate tool used by management and leadership to achieve strategic objectives.
  • Management often uses extrinsic motivators and control systems to ensure task completion.
  • Leadership focuses on intrinsic motivation, vision, and employee commitment.
  • The application of motivational strategies directly impacts employee behaviour and performance.

Explanation

Motivation as a tool of management and leadership

  1. Motivation is a deliberate tool used by management and leadership to achieve strategic objectives.
  2. Management often uses extrinsic motivators and control systems to ensure task completion.
  3. Leadership focuses on intrinsic motivation, vision, and employee commitment.
  4. The application of motivational strategies directly impacts employee behaviour and performance.