ABSTRACT
The research project attempt to examine the effect of motivation on employees’ performance in global polythene industry Kaduna. The objectives of the study amongst others are to determine the relationship between motivation and performance and to assess the adequacy of employees reward in global polythene industry. The researcher adopted questionnaire and interview in the collection of primary data and documentary evidences such as literature review for secondary data. It was found out that incentives are not the only tools for motivating employee’s other motivational factor or tools discovered includes good working tools, good work environment, equitable salaries, and recognition e.g. promotion. The researcher recommended that motivational tools such as training should be extended to junior staff and those employees should not be forced to own shares in the company.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover page - - - i
Title Page - - - - ii
Declaration - - - - iii
Approval page - - - iv
Dedication - - - v
Acknowledgement - - - vi
Abstract - - - viii
Table of Contents - - - ix
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction - - - 1
1.1 Background of the study - - - 2
1.2 Statement of the problem - - - 3
1.3 Objectives of the study - - - 3
1.4 Significance of the study - - - 4
1.5 Research question - - - 5
1.6 Scope and limitation of the study - - - 6
1.7 Definition of terms - - - 7
CHAPTER TWO:
Literature Review
2.0 Introduction- - - 9
2.1 The Concept of Motivation - - - 10
2.2 Factors Influencing Motivation in an Organization - - 15
2.3 Motivation of Employees and Commitment - - - 26
2.4 Motivation and Commitment in Comparison - - - 29
2.5 Motivation Tools - - - 31
2.6 Importance of Motivation - - - 34
2.7 Motivation and Job Satisfaction - - - 35
2.8 Implication of Motivation and its Effect on the Nigerian
Working Environment - - 36
CHAPTER THREE :
Research Methodology
3.0 Introduction - - - 38
3.1 Research Design - - - 38
3.2 Area of Study - - - - 38
3.3 Population of Study - - - 39
3.4 Sample and Sampling Techniques - - - 39
3.5 Instrument of Data Collection - - - 39
3.6 Validity of the Instrument - - - 40
3.7 Reliability of the Instrument - - 41
3.8 Method of Data Collection - - 41
3.9 Method of Data Analysis - - 41
CHAPTER FOUR:
Data Presentation and Analysis
4.0 Introduction - - - 43
4.1 Data Presentation and Analysis - - 43
4.2 Research Findings - - - 49
4.3 Proof of Hypothesis - - - 51
4.4 Interpretation of result - - - 52
CHAPTER FIVE :
Summary Conclusion and Recommendations
5.0 Introduction - - - 53
5.1 Summary - - - 53
5.2 Conclusion - - - 54
5.3 Recommendations - - - 55
REFERENCES - - - 56
APPENDIXES - - - - 57
