TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Title
Page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table
of Contents
CHAPTER
ONE
Introduction
1.1 Background of the study
1.2 Objectives of the study
1.3 Statement of Research problem
1.4 Significance of the study
1.5 Scope of the study
1.6 Historical background of the case study
1.7 Limitation of the study
1.8 Definition of key terms
CHAPTER
TWO
Literature
review
2.1 Introduction
2.2 ERG Theory
2.3 Hygiene factors
2.4 Acquired Needs theory of David MCClenlands
2.5 Process theories of Motivation
2.6 Theory pf goal setting and task performance
2.7 V-Rooms expectancy
2.8 Douglas Mcgregor (Theory Y X & Y)
2.9 Techniques for motivating the employee
2.10
Symptoms of poor motivation
2.11
Techniques for Motivating the Employee
References
CHAPTER
THREE
3.0 Research methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population / Samples Size of the study
3.3 Sampling Techniques
3.4 Method of Data Collection
3.5 Method of Data Analysis
3.6 Research Hypothesis
3.7 Method of Testing Hypothesis
References
Questionnaire
CHAPTER
FOUR
4.0 Data presentation analysis and
interpretation
4.1 Data Presentation and analysis respondents
4.2 Presentation and analysis of data
4.3
Research Question
4.4
Presentation and Analysis of Data
4.5
Research Findings
CHAPTER
FIVE
5.0
Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1
Summary
5.2
Conclusion
5.3
Recommendation Bibliography
CHAPTER
ONE
1.0
INTRODUCTION
1.1
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
“In
order to become good at anything, the only talent you need is motivation”
Charles de Gaute.
Motivation
is the key of a successful organization to maintain the continuity of the work
in a powerful manner and help organization to survive.
Motivation
is finding a need inside the employees ind
help to achieve it in a smooth process. Motivating the staff leads to broaden
their skill tc) meet the organizational demands. Each manager should have the responsibi1ity
to work with the staff to find out their individual needs and put them side by
side to the 4 needs. Dissatisfaction also might work as guidance for the
manager to explore the needs of the staff and start with it to motivate them
and attract them to perform better.
Motivation
drives the human being to reach its goals and organizational goals through
every challenge and constraint they face in the workplace, considering it as an
advantage to go ahead in the direction they have put for themselves. The need
of achievement always results in a desire to do extra effort to have something
done better and have the desire for success.
The
manager has to learn to place the right person in the right place. A person
should be given the role where they can use their skills and abilities and be
concentrated towards the organization’s goals and personal goals.
Misplacement
can cause dissatisfaction, less motivation, less concentration that lead to low
turnover and shortage staff, commitment of mistake and loss to the
Motivation
is important in any workplace and it is rrsoniil and different for each
employee. Depends on different needs, different strategies will be created to
satisfy these needs. Several needs and motivation theories will be discussed in
the study to examine the impact of motivation on workers and its effect on
productivity.
Without
motivation, nothing unique will ever happen that kifil enhance the productivity
of an organization.
1.2 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
In
n this project work, the primary objective is to assess the ua1ity of
performance of employees in Kwara State Polytechnic and motivation process used
for them, categorize the different types of motivation theories, emphasize how
importance and the relationship between motivation and the performance and
finally to create some solutions to motivate the workers.
All
above mentioned objective are mainly directed at improving the productivity of
the institution
1.3 STATEMENT
OF THE PROBLEM
Workers
leave organization due to the fact that they are not motivated enough. Some are
not willing to leave because they are not enjoying some benefit in term of
promotion which leads to increase in salaries and wages, bonuses and some other
incentives.
The
following problem are associated with 1 complacency, declining moral, widespread
discouragement, if allowed to continue, these problems in an reduce
productiveness in an organization.
Nil
above mentioned challenges were notice in the case study, the research work is
therefore aimed at finding out the effect of motivation when applied and how it
affect both workers and their productivity on the job.
SIGNIFICANCE
OF THE STUDY
Essentially,
this work will be based on the examination of motivation practice in Kwara
State Polytechnic and to know the extent to which it is being carried out, the
effects on the workers and productivity of the institution. More so, acquaint
the various heads of department and different categories of employee in various
units to the need to embrace motivation which will go a long way in achieving
higher productivity.
Besides,
those students in the field of administration will find it educative,
interesting and challenging in that, the various activities and techniques of
motivation are revealed and logically analyzed.
It
will serve as an avenue to bring the very best out of each employee in the
institution.
Lastly,
this project will be of value to those who may to carry out similar research in
the nearest future.
1.4 SCOPE
OF THE STUDY
The
research study covers the aspect of motivation in persuading, stimulating and
compelling an employee to act in a manner which fulfills the objective of the
institution.
Measurement
of performance before and after motivation administered on the employee, more
so, the quantity and types/ form of motivation used.
It
is also essential to confirm the effect on each
employee’s
productivity.
r
covering ar of ti ir rmnmnrrb work ii ui i ulmn lie
combination
of both academic and non-academic staff of
the
college! institution.
i1
the above and others will be earned out taking Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin as the case study.
1.5 HISTORICAL
BACKGROUND OF THE CASE STUDY
The
Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin
was established his Excellency, the then military governor of Kwara State.,
Col. David Bamigboye. The decision to establish the ci was announced during the
launching of form r Development plan in 1971.
The
college eventually came into existence following the promulgation of Kwara
State edict no.4 of 1972 (now $ken over by the edict no.2 1 of 1984 edict no.
13 of: 987 and edict no. 7 of 1994) as a body empowered by status “to provide
for studies, training research and development of techniques in arts and
language, applied sciences, engineering, management and commerce, education and
well as in other spheres of learning” The Kwara State Polytechnic formally
commenced in January 1973 with an administrative are machinery patterned
closely after the existing
in
the country. The polytechnic has as its Motto: TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND SERVICE.
As
its inception in 1973, the polytechnic had 110 s ems, 11 members of academic
staff and 3 senior administrative staff cTcaCntlv, the governance of the
polytechnic is carried CL b the governing council under the chairmanship of Prof.
Shehu Jimoh Ahmed others, the governing council is responsible for the general
management of the affairs of the polytechnic and shall also here power to do
anything which in its ovtion is calculated to facilitate the carrying out of
the prpose of the polytechnic and promote its best interest. The present rector
of the college is Alhaji Mashud Elelu.
The
various institutes available in the college include the following
Institute
of Applied Sciences
Institute
of Finance & Mgt Studies
Institute
Environmental Science
Technology
The
college also offer post graduate studies
LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
The
following limitation/ challenges were encountered in we course of working on
the research project
a)
One cannot but say that data collection
most
tediou of writing the project
is
the
b)
Another limitation is that I have other courses to read as well as take normal
lectures during the period of the research
c)
The limited time given short.
for
the research work
a,
Fund constraint in carrying out this research project, cost of getting
materials and information as well as all inadequacies encountered.
e
Lastly, the limit of coverage of the study. However, the research will toy as
possible not to allow any of these constraints to affect the quality of the research
work.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
The
following is the definition of terms used in the 0... rse of the research work.
MOT1VATION:
this is the process of arousing behavior, behavior in progress and channeling
behavior a specific course of action
MANAGER:
Is one who performs the function of (planning, organizing, staffing etc) and a duty
which has been in an organization
RESPONSIBILITY:
This is the subordinate’s obligation to m a duty which has been assigned to
him.
ORGANIZATION:
This has to do with determination and using of capital, material, equipment and
personnel ax may be required in an enterprise in order to achieve tre se:
goals.
EMPLOYEE:
The is a person who is paid to work for an _____________or Business enterprise
DEPARTMENT:
Any of the division or unit of a government, business, school or and so on.
GOALS:
Objective of ambition or effort, destination one __________ to achieve.
PRODUCTIVITY:
Capacity to manufacture or prepare
PLACEMENT:
Ability to put something or someone in wrong place:
COMPLACENCY:
a process of feeling not too satisfied with oneself or with a situation so that
you do not think any change is necessary.
A.D
The process of managing ____ / private affairs.
FUND:
This refer to permanently available stores of goods etc ready for sale or
distribution or wealth.
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