THE IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP AND WORK MOTIVATION ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Abstract

The research objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of leadership and work motivation and identify the fundamental challenges encountered in leadership within public organizations. To achieve this, a comprehensive investigation was conducted involving the distribution of surveys to managers and administrative specialists employed in public sector entities. The study's sample comprised 132 workers, enhancing the findings' generalizability across similar contexts. The research highlighted the importance of employee motivation within public organizations as a key factor in achieving effective organizational performance. Various elements, including incentives, social interactions, and the office environment, significantly influence corporate professionalism. The chosen leadership approach was contingent upon several factors, including organizational culture, employment engagement, and the internal knowledge base of the organization. The study results delivered practical implications for top management structures, emphasizing the necessity of distinguishing between personal and work-related challenges workers face. This research also provided a novel insight into leadership and work motivation styles, contributing to a deeper understanding of societal dynamics and organizational development. Specifically, it enriched the discourse surrounding managerial behaviors that promote relational, critical, and constructionist perspectives on managerial effectiveness and organizational progress. However, it is important to acknowledge that the investigation has limitations, notably its small sample size and focus on a small region, Eritrea.