THE INFLUENCE OF MOTIVATION ON LABOUR PRODUCTIVITY IN GROWTH OF MANUFACTURING FIRM

The study investigated the influence of motivation on labour productivity in growth of manufacturing firm using Nigeria Breweries PLC, Lagos as a case study. Subjects for the study consisted of two hundred staff of Nigeria Breweries PLC, Lagos. Data for the study were gathered through the administration of a self-designed questionnaire. The data collected were subjected to appropriate statistical analysis using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient, and all the findings were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The result obtained from the analysis showed that there existed relationship between the quality of staffs motivation and performance at work. The study therefore recommends that organization needs to consider the needs and feelings of its workforce and not just overlook them in order to safeguard industrial harmony.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE: Introduction

1.1       Background to the Study

1.2       Statement of Problem

1.3       Objectives of the Study

1.4       Research Questions and Hypotheses

1.4.1    Questions

1.4.2    Hypotheses

1.5       Significance of the Study

1.6       Scope of the Study

CHAPTER TWO: Literature Review

2.0       Introduction

2.1       The Concept of Motivation

2.1.1    Definition of Motivation

2.1.2    Types of Motivation

2.1.3    Intrinsic motivation

2.1.4    Strategies of Motivating Workers

2.2       Theories of Motivation

2.2.1 Needs theories of motivation

2.2.2    Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

2.2.3 McClelland’s Need Theory

2.2.4    Hygiene Theory of Job Satisfaction

2.2.5    Process Theories of Motivation

2.2.5.1 Equity theory

2.2.5.2 Expectancy theory

2.2.5.3 Goal setting theory

2.3       Productivity

2.3.1    Effects of Motivation on Productivity

2.4       Empirical Review

CHAPTER THREE: Research Design and Methodology

3.1       Research Design

3.2       Population

3.3       Sample and Sampling Techniques

3.4       Research Instruments

3.5       Validity of Research Instrument

3.6       Administration of Research Instrument

3.7       Method of Data Analysis

CHAPTER FOUR: Results and Interpretation

4.1       Presentation of Personal Information

4.2       Testing Of Hypotheses

4.2.2    Hypothesis Two

4.2.3    Hypothesis Three

4.3       Summary of findings

CHAPTER FIVE: Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendations

5.1       Discussion of Findings

5.2       Conclusion

5.3       Recommendations

References

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