AN EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECT
OF MOTIVATION ON FINANCIAL PRODUCTIVITY OF EMPLOYEES IN A PRIVATE ORGANIZATION IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Motivation as a concept
should be of interest to everybody for its complex internal state that affects
human behaviour. Because motivation is connected with all the inner striving
conditions described as drives, desires, and wishes which make the individual
behave in a certain way. We can say that without motivation there would be no
purposive organized behaviour by the individual, especially at workplace. Motivation is very essential in an
organization in order to ensure effective management of human resources.
In this study, the following research questions are relevant to this
research study.
i. What are the correlations between needs and behaviour in relation
to motivation?
ii. What are the effect of motivation on employees’ performance?
iii. What tools of motivation could be appropriately applied to
motivate employees?
The population of this study consists of the management, managers,
employers, and employees. Different enterprises and organizations are involved
in the study process.
For the purpose of this study, a probability sampling design is used in
gathering the information and data. The sample was selected from the study
population using stratified sampling method.
The administration of the data collection instrument was
carried out through administration of questionnaire and secondary source;
write-up by the pioneer experts
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgements iv
Abstract vi
Table of Contents vii
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction 1
1.1
Background to the Study 3
1.2 Statement of the Problems 4
1.3 Objective of the Study 5
1.4
Research Question/Hypotheses 6
1.5 Research Methodology 6
1.6 Significance of the Study 6
1.7 Scope and Limitation of the Study 7
1.8 Definition of Terms 7
End of Chapter References 10
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature Review 11
2.1 Research into Current
Literature 11
2.2 Conceptual Explanations 12
2.2.1
Maslow’s Theory of Motivation 14
2.2.2
Mcgregory’s Theory of Motivation 17
2.2.2.1 Theory X 17
2.2.3 Herzberg’s Motivation – Hygiene Theory 20
2.2.4 Existence, Relatedness and
Growth(Erg) Theory 27
2.2.4.1 Expectancy Theory 29
2.2.4.2 Goal Theory 33
2.2.4.3
Equity Theory 34
2.3
Motivation and
Employees Performance 37
2.4
Motivational Factors 39
2.5
Effect of Motivation on
Employee Productivity 40
2.6
Ways of Motivating Employees 42
2.7
The Roles of Work of Motivation in an Organisation 53
2.8
Suggestion For
Employees Motivation And Good
Human Relation 53
End of Chapter References 56
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Research Methodology 57
3.1 Research Focus 57
3.2 Research Instruments 57
3.3 Restatement of the Research Questions /
Hypothesis 59
3.4 Description of the Population And Sample
of the Study 59
3.5 Sources
of Data Collection 60
3.6 Description of Questionnaire 60
3.6.1 Method of Data Analysis and Description
Of Tools of Analysis 60
End of Chapter References 62
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Data
Analysis, Interpretation and Discussion
of Findings 63
4.1 Interpretation
of Items 63
End
of Chapter References 68
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Summary, Conclusion, Recommendations
And Suggestions for Further
Studies 69
5.I Summary 69
5.3
Recommendations 75
5.2 Conclusion 77
End of
Chapter References 78
Bibliography 79
Appendix 81
Questionnaire 82
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