Examine the leader’s role in employees’ motivation and job satisfaction.

You are a newly promoted leader of a dysfunctional department. Even though you are a new leader, you understand the link with motivation and job satisfaction. As the new leader of this group you have been tasked to “get them in shape.”

QUESTIONS:

1. Determine the motivational (internal and external) factors you believe are important to the organization and your own commitment.

2. Evaluate the leadership practices that contribute to employee motivation and job satisfaction.

3. Recommend a motivational plan for your followers to become motivated and increase job satisfaction to perform at a high level.

4. Relate to conflict resolution and leadership theory.