In a surprising recent survey conducted across our network
of sites, we found that 39% of those responding felt that the “directive – do it
my way” approach to management was more motivating over any other style. It was
the most popular response by 12%.
Second to the “directive” approach was the “participative –
everyone has input” which we thought would actually take the first position.
27% felt that was the most motivating.
The “pacesetting – do it myself” approach was the least
popular with only 4% of respondents choosing it and the “affiliative – people first,
task second” ended up with 6%.
11% chose the “authoritative – firm but fair” and 13% chose
the “coaching – developmental” option.
When putting this question together, the obvious answer to
what motivates you the most would be the “participative – everyone has input”
in our eyes but it seems that people need more direction than that to motivate them
at work.
What do you think ?