Abstract
In today’s competitive business environment organisations continuously seek opportunities to increase their competitiveness through the human capital they employ. A sound understanding of factors that influence organisational success could enable organisations to be proactive in implementing action plans that improve their competitive position and sustainability. This study sought to examine the relationship between manager credibility, strategic alignment, and motivation. The role of strategic alignment as a mediator between manager credibility and motivation was also explored. A quantitative research approach was undertaken, using secondary data obtained from a consultancy firm operating in the field of organisational development. The research instruments comprised of three questionnaires. The sample population consisted of 3,112 respondents who answered all the questions on the research instruments. The psychometric properties of the instruments were tested. Exploratory factor analysis was conducted on the instruments. The results of the study indicate that there was a positive relationship between all the variables. The three variables (manager credibility, strategic alignment, and motivation) were found to be significantly positively correlated...
M.Phil. (Leadership in Performance and Change)