| Abstract [eng] |
In this master thesis it was striven to assess powers used by business companies’ managers as the factor for employees’ motivation in the theoretical and empirical aspects. Conceptions and essence of powers and motivations have been revealed, factors predetermining motivation have been analysed and the most significant powers of managers and their impact on employees’ motivation have been emphasized in the theoretical chapter. In the practical chapter of the thesis, referring to quantitative and qualitative methods, the research results related to the use of managers’ powers when motivating their employees have been provided. They reflect how business companies’ managers use their formal, remuneration, punishment, expert and attraction powers in order to motivate their employees for work. After having completed the research it was established that powers used by managers and especially formal, punishment and expert ones encourage motivation of the employees. Having analysed theoretical and practical aspects related to the use of managers’ powers in motivation of their employees, conclusions and recommendations have been provided in the thesis. |
