How leaders motivate their employees: a case study in the corporate division of an automotive company.

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to identify effective leadership that executives apply to motivate their subordinates and maintain their job satisfaction levels. The methodology of this study is in-depth interviews with 2 leaders who are executives and 6 subordinates who hold manager position in Corporate Division of an automotive company in Bangkok. The result of this study illustrated leaders’ mind-set and behavior from leaders themselves and from their subordinates’ point of view. They both were perceived as good leaders. Conclusion and recommendation are made based on leaders’ outstanding behaviors.