%0 Journal Article
%T New Perspectives on Leaders¡¯ Motivational and Emotional Experiences and the Role of Basic Psychological Needs Not to Fail Organizational Change in a Multi-Crisis Context¡ªA Content Analysis
%A J£¿rg Krauter
%J Open Journal of Leadership
%P 258-310
%@ 2167-7751
%D 2023
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojl.2023.123014
%X This paper aims to identify the motivational and
emotional states and uncover the underlying role of basic psychological needs of leaders that will facilitate them to handle organizational change in a
multi-crisis context. This study uses the qualitative research approach
of qualitative content analysis to investigate
leaders¡¯ positive and negative motivational and emotional
experiences and the role of basic psychological needs during
change in a multi-crisis context. The study highlights the interplay between
motivation, emotional experiences, and the
fulfillment of basic psychological needs in leaders during a multi-crisis organizational change. Utilizing
self-determination theory, it provides
insights into how intrinsic and extrinsic motivators and demotivators, alongside positive and negative emotional
experiences, shape leaders¡¯ responses to
organizational change. It underscores the importance of situational need-based
support in satisfying leaders¡¯ basic
psychological needs, which, in turn, significantly impacts their
motivation and emotional states. The results highlight the need for
organizations to foster an environment of need-based support that facilitates these intrinsic motivators
and addresses potential demotivators. The study offers practical implications
on how organizations can enhance their
leaders