For many years, motivation has been a key indicator of productive employee performance within an organisation, so it has been an area of major concern for the organisation and human resource managers. There are wide ranges of factors related to management, employees, organisation and the workplace which make it a complex and challenging job to motivate employees in an organisation. Therefore, different strategies and methods should be used by the organisation and human resource managers to motivate employees. There are different needs and expectations for an employee to join any organisation. Monetary and non-monetary factors are used by human resource managers to achieve different employee and organisation related objectives.
The present research works investigates the impact of motivation on the performance of employees in Ramchandrapur High School. Descriptive method and questionnaires embedded with Likert scale was used as main instruments for collecting necessary data to carry out this research work. Data is collected from the sample size of 50 where faculty members, employee assistants, office helpers, and employees in training and security personnel were included. The critical review of the literature and the quantitative analysis of the survey data pointed that both extrinsic and intrinsic motivational factors play an important role in motivating employees. The study revealed that salary is the most effective motivational factor among various extrinsic and intrinsic motivational factors like job security, advancement in career, the good relationship among co-workers, achievement sense, training and development and sense of recognition. The study further reveals that level of motivation among the employees of Ramchandrapur High School is low as compared to the expectation of employees.
Although both extrinsic and intrinsic factors are responsible for motivating employees in an organisation, this study reveals that employees of Ramchandrapur High School are motivated more by extrinsic factors than by intrinsic ones. The management of the school should focus more towards satisfying the extrinsic need of employees to hold the employees for long which subsequently helps to increase the quality of the output produced by it.
Table of Content
1: Introduction:
1: Background
2: Statement of the problem
3: Rationale of the research
4: Research aims and objectives
5: Research questions
6: Significance of the study
7: Research structure
2: Literature review:
1: Introduction
2: Employee motivation
3: Employees’ motivational factors
4: Motivational process
5: Employee performance
6: Theoretical Literature review
2.6.1: Mars model
2.6.2: Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory
2.6.3: ERG theory
2.6.4: Two factors theory of Herzberg
2.6.5: Theory X and Theory Y
2.6.6: Management implications of Theory Y
2.6.7: Theory of group formation
2.6.8: Equity theory
2.6.9: McClelland’s Achievement - Affiliation - Power theory
2.7: Empirical literature review
2.8: Conceptual framework
3: Research methodology:
1: Introduction
2: Research Philosophy
3: Research approach
4: Research purpose
5: Data collection
6: Population and sampling
7: Analysis of data
8: Research ethics
9: Research validity and reliability
4: Data analysis and findings:
1: Introduction
2: Survey of questionnaire
4.2.1: Age group
4.2.2: Gender
4.2.3: Respondent’s category
4.2.4: How long have the participants been on the current job?
4.2.5: Is human resource department of Ramchandrapur High School supportive? What is the opinion of the employees regarding this?
4.2.6: Is management interested in motivating employees of Ramchandrapur High school?
4.2.7: Are the employees satisfied with the financial and non-financial incentives?
4.2.8: How is employee communication within the institution?
4.2.9: What are the motivational factors that motivate respondents more?
4.2.10:What is the level of motivation of employees in Ramchandrapur High School?
4.2.11: Do incentives and other organisational benefits influence employees’ overall performance?
4.2.12: “Workplace environment can change the performance of the employees” - Do you agree with this statement?
4.2.13: Does manager involve you in decision making related to increasing educational standard of the school?
4.2.14: Does Ramchandrapur High School deserve every little sacrifice of employees and are you prepared to give your best to guarantee its success?
4.2.15: Effect of motivation on employee performance
3: Revisit of research objectives
4: Revisit of research questions
5: Conclusion and Recommendation
1: Conclusion
2: Recommendation
6: References:
7: Appendix:
Research Objectives and Themes
The primary aim of this research is to investigate the impact of motivation on employee performance within Ramchandrapur High School, specifically addressing how different motivational factors affect staff productivity and their commitment to organizational goals.
- Examination of extrinsic vs. intrinsic motivational factors.
- Analysis of the relationship between employee motivation and job performance.
- Investigation into the influence of school management practices on staff motivation.
- Evaluation of the current motivational environment within the school setting.
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1.1 BACKGROUND:
Without any doubt education is the motor of development of each country and economy. The efficiency of any country’s workforce drives the economic development of that country while workforce productivity depends on its educational system. Subsequently, all countries offer colossal importance to educate their citizens guaranteeing as many citizens as possible to have access to secondary education as a route to the higher education. The effect of education on society turns out to be better as the number of people increases having access to secondary education (Craig C. Pinder, 2008) It is because secondary education is a phase where students are prepared to contribute their shares to social and economic development of their society. The motivation of employees among few elements affecting secondary education stands tall.
It is inappropriate and not enough if we merely rely on the number of people engaged in providing service. Their ability and experience are also countable. The best positive result can be extracted out of an employee if she/he is properly motivated. The force which energises sustains and directs person’s effort in achieving a goal is motivation. (Bateman & Snell, 1996). A highly motivated person having an adequate understanding of the job will work hard towards achieving the organisational goal.
Summary of Chapters
1: Introduction: Provides the background and rationale for studying employee motivation within the context of a secondary school in Bangladesh, outlining specific research objectives and questions.
2: Literature review: Explores existing theoretical frameworks, including the MARS model, Maslow’s hierarchy, and Herzberg’s two-factor theory, to establish a foundation for understanding employee motivation and performance.
3: Research methodology: Describes the systematic research approach, data collection tools (surveys), and ethical considerations used to investigate the school's specific environment.
4: Data analysis and findings: Presents the quantitative data collected from school staff, analyzing their perceptions of management, incentives, and workplace environment.
5: Conclusion and Recommendation: Summarizes the study's findings regarding the low motivation levels at the school and offers practical recommendations for management to improve performance.
Keywords
Employee Motivation, Employee Performance, Ramchandrapur High School, Intrinsic Motivation, Extrinsic Motivation, Salary, Job Security, Educational Management, Human Resource Management, Organizational Success, Workplace Environment, Maslow's Hierarchy, Herzberg's Theory, Productivity, School Administration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research study?
This study focuses on the impact of motivation on the job performance of employees working at Ramchandrapur High School in Bangladesh, exploring how different motivational factors drive productivity.
What are the primary themes discussed in this work?
The key themes include extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, the correlation between salary and job performance, the role of HR in employee support, and the significance of a positive workplace environment.
What is the primary research question?
The research asks how a secondary school motivates its employees, how that motivation affects their performance, and what the relationship between these variables is within the school setting.
Which scientific methods were employed?
The researcher utilized a descriptive quantitative method, employing surveys and questionnaires embedded with a Likert scale to gather empirical data from fifty staff members.
What topics are covered in the main body?
The main body covers a comprehensive literature review of motivational theories, the research methodology used for the case study, and an in-depth data analysis of staff surveys regarding their job satisfaction and perceptions of management.
Which keywords define this work?
The work is characterized by terms such as Employee Motivation, Performance Management, Educational Sector, Organizational Behavior, and Incentive Structures.
How does the MARS model relate to the research findings?
The MARS model serves as a theoretical basis to explain individual behavior, suggesting that performance is influenced by motivation, ability, role perception, and situational factors.
What is the author's key conclusion regarding Ramchandrapur High School?
The author concludes that staff motivation at the school is generally low, particularly regarding the support received from the HR department, which negatively impacts overall organizational productivity.
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- Mohammad Faysal Sarker (Author), 2016, The Impact of Motivation on the Performance of Employees, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/376007
