Den kvalitativa studiens syfte var att undersöka ledarskapets betydelse för arbetsmotivationen. Tio semistrukturerade intervjuer genomfördes. Dessa analyserades genom en induktiv tematisk analys som resulterade i fyra huvudteman. Arbetets motivationsfaktorer, med de tillhörande underteman syftet med arbetet, frihet, utveckling och utmaning, samt lönens betydelse. Organisationsledarskap, handlade om att ha insyn och riktning, samt styrning. Chefsegenskaper beskrevs utifrån två underteman närvaro och stöd, samt tillit. Motiverande arbetsbeteende om medarbetares identifikation med organisationen. Resultaten går i linje med tidigare forskning och visar sammantaget att olika ledarskapsbeteenden upplevs influera medarbetarnas arbetsmotivation. Inre- och yttre motivationsfaktorer, samt olika ledarskapsegenskaper upplevdes också vara en väsentlig del av arbetsmotivationen. 

The purpose of the qualitative study was to examine the importance of leadership for work-motivation. Ten semi-structured interviews were conducted. These were analyzed through an inductive thematic analysis which resulted in four main themes. The factors of work motivation, resulted in four sub-themes, the purpose of the work, freedom, development and challenges, as well as the meaning of the salary. Organizational leadership was about having insight, direction and steering. The manager characteristics was described on the basis of two sub-themes which were presence and support, as well as trust. Motivating work behavior and identification with the organization. The results are in line with the previous research and together showed that different leadership behaviors can influence work-motivation. Internal- and external motivation, and various leadership qualities, were also perceived to be an essential part of work-motivation.