A theoretical framework of employee motivation and leadership relationship

AuthorIlindena Sotirofski
PositionAleksander Moisiu University of Durres, Albania
Pages120-126
Vol. 2 No. 2
June, 2018
European Journal of Economics, Law and Social Sciences
IIPCCL Publishing, Graz-Austria
ISSN 2519-1284
Acces online at www.iipccl.org
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A theoretical framework of employee motivation and leadership relationship
Ilindena Sotirofski
Aleksander Moisiu University of Durres, Albania
Abstract
The main aim of this study is to identify and investigate the relationship that exists between
employee motivation and leadership of an organization. In this regard it is explained the
employee motivation concept and the role that the leadership plays within the organization
for motivating employees. For the realization of this study it is used the qualitative method
by scanning various relevant sources and studies related to this topic. In this study are
emphasized the factors that a ect motivation and is given an overview of the characteristics
of a good leader. Employee motivation is considered as one of the important subjects related
to organization success and human resources management. Motivation of employees even
though is a complex issue it will not be as di cult for a manager who knows the employee
and implements di erent motivational programs for everyone. The motivation e orts of the
manager must be in harmony with the overall management behaviors. The objective of this
study is to perform a theoretical research related to the concepts of employee motivation and
leadership and understand the relationship that exists between them.
Keywords: motivation, motivation theories, leadership, employees, organization.
Introduction
In the researches about leadership, various leadership theories and di erent opinions
are put forward. Some of these studies suggest that the leadership is a combination
of innate abilities and others suggest that the characteristics of leadership are gained
over time. Leadership is everywhere where the human community is. Leadership
along with motivation and communication is one of the most important tools that
lead the followers to a goal. Every organization needs a leader to stand up against
the developments that took place in the 21st century. Because of the position in
organization, the leader has a key role in achieving employee goals. The success of a
leader is related to the realization of the objectives of the organization. In order for the
leader to achieve the success, he/she must inspire and direct employees toward the
goals of the organization. The success of the organization is not solely dependent on
the leadership. In order for the organization to be successful it must have a leader and
motivated dependents to reach the goals and objectives of the organization.
Motivation is considered as an important factor that directs human relations. E orts
and willingness of the employees will be able only a er the leader motivates them.
The main task of the leader, is keeping the demands of employees constant and alive;
for this reason the leadership must keep the communications channel open and give
them the opportunity of self-realization and to improve the sense of trust.

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