A REVIEW OF MOTIVATION AS A MANAGEMENT TOOL FOR INCREASING THE PRODUCTIVITY OF EMPLOYEES (A CASE STUDY OF EMENITE LIMITED)

ABSTRACT This research examines “the review of motivation as a management tool for increasing the productivity of employees, a case study of Emenite Limited, Emene, Enugu State. The researcher adopted descriptive survey design. The population of the study is 224 while the sample size is 144. The researcher used both primary and secondary sources of data. In view of this, four research questions were formulated to generate expected answers. Literal works were reviewed for proper understanding and guidance. Questionnaires, personal interview and observation were used for collection of primary data. Secondary sources of data were collected from textbooks, periodicals, articles and journals. Tables and simple percentage were used for data presentation and analysis. Based on the findings, the researcher found out that salary increase, fringe benefit, regular training, promotion and favourable working conditions are good motivational technique. The management of Emenite Limited adopts various motivational techniques including roofing and ceiling their staff houses at a cheaper rate. Finally the researcher proffered among others prompt payment of salary to their employee that will improve motivation in the company.   TABLE OF CONTENTS Pages Cover page Title page ………………………………………………………i Certification ……………………………………………………ii Dedication ……………………………………………………..iii Acknowledgement……………………………………………...iv Abstract ………………………………………………………..vi Table of contents ………………………………………………vii
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1Background of the study…………………………………..1 1.2Statement of the problem…………………………….........3 1.3Objectives of the study……………………………………4 1.4Research questions………………………………………...4 1.5Significance of the study…………………………………..5 1.6Limitation of the study…………………………………….6 1.7Scope of the study…………………………………………6 1.8Definition of special terms…………………………………7 Chapter References…………. ……………………………..8
CHAPTER TWO REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 2.1 Theoretical frame work of the study…………………………9 2.2 Historical background……………………………………......30 2.3 Current literature on theories postulated above………………33 Chapter Reference……………………………………………54
CHAPTER THREE RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY 3.1 Research design……………………………………………….55 3.2 Sources of data………………………………………………..55 3.3 Population of the study………………………………………..56 3.4 sample design and determination of sample size……………...56 3.5 method of data collection……………………………………….59 3.5.1 Questionnaire design, distribution and collection of responses……………………………………………………………59 3.5.2 Secondary method of data collection…………………………60 3.5.3 Interview………………………………………………………60 3.6 Method of data presentation and analysis………………………60 Chapter Reference……………………………………………..  61
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS 4.1 Data presentation………………………………………………..   62 4.1.2Demographic characteristics…………………………………..   63  4.1.3Presentation according to key research questions…………….. 65 
CHAPTER FIVE  SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION  5.1 Summary of findings……………………………………………… 76  5.2 Conclusion………………………………………………………..  77  5.3 Recommendation…………………………………………………. 78  Appendix………………………………………………………………. 80  Questionnaire…………………………………………………………  81  Bibliography………………………………………………………     85