The nexus of employee motivation and leadership: A study of the government employees in Georgia

Natalia Kharadze; Nana Katsitadze; Maia Giorgobiani; Lia Dzebisauri; Dea Pirtskhalaishvili

doi:10.15549/jeecar.v10i7.1621

Authors

Natalia Kharadze Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5800-0957
Nana Katsitadze Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia
Maia Giorgobiani Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia
Lia Dzebisauri Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia
Dea Pirtskhalaishvili Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15549/jeecar.v10i7.1621

Keywords:

Employee motivation, leadership, Georgian ministries, workforce engagement, performance evaluation, gender differences, leadership qualities, organizational behavior

Abstract

This research explores the interplay between employee motivation and leadership qualities within the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development and the Ministry of Finance of Georgia. A survey involving 821 government employees was conducted to identify the factors influencing employee motivation and the potential barriers associated with dissatisfaction with supervisors. The study uses statistical methods to identify critical factors shaping motivation, including principal component analysis and Spearman correlation coefficients. Key determinants include satisfaction with supervisors, external motivators, and performance evaluations. Employee engagement emerges as a significant driver, particularly for men and younger employees. The study also reveals variations in motivation related to gender and age, with women and senior employees displaying higher motivation levels. Furthermore, the research identifies dominant leadership qualities that impact employees' desire for managerial change, a primary motivational barrier. This study offers practical insights for enhancing employee motivation and optimizing leadership strategies, particularly within the Georgian Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development and the Ministry of Finance.

Author Biographies

Natalia Kharadze , Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia

Natalia Kharadze has a Ph.D. in Economics and is an Associate Professor at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia. She is the Founder & CEO of the Human Resource Management Laboratory.

Nana Katsitadze, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia

Nana Katsitadze, Doctor of Economics, is the Associate Professor, Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Faculty of Economics and Business of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia. Her research interests: Tourism management.

Maia Giorgobiani , Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia

Maia Giorgobiani has a Ph.D. in Economics and is an Associate Professor at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia. Her main research interests include human resource management, statistics, and leadership.

Lia Dzebisauri , Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia

Lia Dzebisauri has a Ph.D. in Economics and is an Associate Professor at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia. Her main research interests include Statistics and Economics.

Dea Pirtskhalaishvili , Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia

Dea Pirtskhalaishvili has a Ph.D. in Business Administration and is an Assistant Professor at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia.

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