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EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION AS THE TUG-BOAT OF ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY

EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION AS THE TUG-BOAT OF ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY

*James N. Obi, **Olasunkanmi A. A. and ***Mumen L.
*Department of Business Management, **Ecobank Nigeria Limited, Oregun, Lagos, ***Department of Administration, *Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos
E-mail: james.obi1@covenantuniversity.edu.ng

ABSTRACT   
Motivation of the workforce has been identified as the key factor that produces super productivity and increased profitability in modern organizations. There are several ways by which an organization can motivate its workforce.  Some of these ways include; salary increase to workers, promotion, attractive fringe benefits and through other non-financial incentives, such as commendation, award and expression of appreciation. Motivation is essential to propel the workforce to improved productivity thereby making it possible for the organization to achieve its set goals and objectives. When an employee is sufficiently motivated, he or she will have increased
zeal to perform organizational tasks. This article adopted survey research design. Questionnaire carefully designed by the author was used to gather primary data for the article.  The sample size used was 40 respondents made up of human resources practitioners from two corporate organizations.  The data gathered were analyzed using tables and percentages.  The hypothesis of the article was tested using chi-square inferential statistical tool to establish its validity.  The author found that the Alternative hypothesis obtained was 20.25 as against the Null hypothesis of 9.49. 

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