| Summary: | In the complex world of corporate leadership, the implicit motives of Chief Executive
Officers (CEOs) have far-reaching influence that extends beyond the boardroom. Implicit
motives are unconscious motivational dispositions that compel an individual to act the way
they do. Over the years, motivation researchers have studied the relationships and
mechanisms between implicit motives and effective leadership. For our research, we were
particularly interested in exploring the influence of CEOs’ implicit motives on their
employees. In this study, we examined how the power motive (nPow) and activity inhibition
(AI) interact and influence overall employee satisfaction. We also did an exploratory
analysis with the affiliation motive (nAff). This study employed a unique approach of
utilising online platforms, X (formerly Twitter) and Glassdoor, to measure implicit motives
and employee satisfaction respectively. Our findings revealed that both nPow and nAff have
a positive influence on overall employee satisfaction. While we failed to find any significant
main effect of AI or the interaction effect of nPow and AI on employee satisfaction, this area
of study remains of utmost importance in understanding the intricacies of the organisational
dynamics. Limitations, implications and directions for future research were discussed.
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