to conclude, the only levels at which it is possible to influence managers' leadership style with motivational factors are lower levels. In order to avoid a drift towards the authoritarian leadership style, which is typical for these levels of researched managers, it is important to work on intrinsic motivational factors. In doing so, in addition to providing opportunities for development and advancement which are generally limited and therefore are a problem in themselves, according to the research results, the possibility for attaining achievements and success and getting recognition for a job well done, which have the strongest direct influence on these levels of researched managers were particularly emphasized.