Leadership Scenario

Leadership Scenario

Introduction

The purpose of this study is to explore the theories of motivation as well as the leadership theories. In addition to this, these theories are also applied on the given case of Alex and Stephanie. This application may greatly help in understanding the role of these theories in motivating the employees of any organization, while enhancing and improving their leadership skills and capabilities. The proceeding paper incorporates the brief description of the theories while implementing these theories on the given case.

Discussion

The Equity Theory of Motivation

Equity theory of motivation is referred as the theory that tries to demonstrate the relational fulfillment in various aspects like unfair or fair distribution of resource, while existing in the interpersonal relationships. Therefore, it can be said that, this theory of motivation emphasizes on determining whether the allocation of resources is correct and appropriate to all the partners or not. In addition to this, it is also observed that, the equity is calculated by comparing and contrasting the ratios of benefits and contributions of each individual, within the interpersonal relationship. Researches and studies demonstrates that, partners do not have to get similar advantages (like receiving the similar amount of care, love and financial security) or do similar contributions (like spending the same ratio of financial resources, time and effort), as far as the ratio between these contributions and benefits is same (Lussier & Achua, 2010).

Various studies and researches demonstrates that, the equity theory of motivation focuses on the individual's apparent fairness and equality of employment scenario and discovers that apparent dissimilarities may lead to the behavioral changes. In addition to this, it is also observed that, when the employees of any organization are not treated equally, as compared to their colleagues or coworkers, they may react in various ways. These ways may include their changing working behaviors or working practices or their behavior towards work. In most of the situations it is also observed that, most of the employees usually quit their jobs and organizations, after facing all these de-motivating situations (Keating, 1994).

Application of the Equity Theory of Motivation on Given Case The analysis of the given case demonstrates that, there was a greatest difference between the job duties of Alex and Stephanie. Stephanie had an efficient boss that empowers and encourages his workers, and enables them to make their own decisions. On the other hand, Alex had a boss who holds his workers back by de-motivating them. In both the scenarios, it can be observed that Stephanie loved her job as well as her official duties. On the other hand, Alex hates his job. In this scenario, Stephanie worked more hard, in order to enhance and improve his skills and performance, while Alex was not happy with his job and working environment. In that situation, Alex wanted to quit his job, but he was unable to do this, as he needed a job. He had realized that, Stephanie was doing unethical things, in order to get more benefits and favors from ...