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Motivation to Serve

In: Servant Leadership

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  • Kok-Yee Ng
  • Christine S.-K. Koh

Abstract

The motivation to serve others is deeply embedded in the philosophy of servant leadership. As seen from the quote above, Robert Greenleaf articulated the core essence of a servant-leader as having the desire to serve others. It is this desire that precipitates actions taken by the servant–leader to ensure that others’ critical needs are met (Greenleaf, 1970). In a time where abuse of power and unethical leadership practices are increasingly common, it is not surprising that servant leadership, which emphasizes the leader’s genuine desire and moral responsibility to meet the needs of the subordinates, is gaining more appeal with organizations.

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  • Kok-Yee Ng & Christine S.-K. Koh, 2010. "Motivation to Serve," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: Dirk van Dierendonck & Kathleen Patterson (ed.), Servant Leadership, chapter 8, pages 90-101, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-0-230-29918-4_8
    DOI: 10.1057/9780230299184_8
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    1. Stefan Schulenberg & Brandy Baczwaski & Erin Buchanan, 2014. "Measuring Search for Meaning: A Factor-Analytic Evaluation of the Seeking of Noetic Goals Test (SONG)," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 15(3), pages 693-715, June.
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    3. Hannus, Veronika & Sauer, Johannes, 2021. "It is not only about money —– German farmers' preferences regarding voluntary standards for farm sustainability management," Land Use Policy, Elsevier, vol. 108(C).

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