Year: 2017
Type: dissertation
Abstract: The objective of the thesis was to find out the impact of employee motivation on organizational effectiveness. The study focused on (1) defining the motivation concepts and methods, (2) identifying the most motivating factors, and the linkage of employee motivation with an organization’s productivity and effectiveness. In addition, suggestions to increase employee’ level of motivation and direction for further study were also discussed. \nTo gain deeper understanding of the research topic, different motivation theory models were reviewed. However, the attention was on analyzing the three motivation theories of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Herzberg’s Two-Factor theory, and Vroom’s Expectancy theory. In addition, quantitative method was used in order to acquire data. First, a questionnaire based on chosen theoretical framework was created. Later it was sent to all the students at Vaasa University of Applied Sciences, but with the target on currently working students. \nIn conclusion, the thesis pinpointed money, personal growth, and worklife balance as the three most influential motivation factors for employees. Nonetheless, the research also revealed the factors that motivate employees were not the same as the factors that retain employees at work. While there might still other ways to increase employee’ level of motivation, the practice of combining both physical incentives and spiritual stimulation was proved to be the most effective.
Source: Theseus (Ammattikorkeakoulujen)
Author: Linh Nguyen My
Language: English
Subfield: Human Factors and Ergonomics
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2777960213