An Explorative Investigation of Staff Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Motivation

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Srdic, Danielle
Date
2014Type
Thesis
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Cardiff Metropolitan University
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This study explores how different motivational factors impact upon the performance and motivation of employees in Orangebox. The main aim of the study was to
evaluate which motivational factors were most significant and effective at enhancing
employee performance and motivation in Orangebox. The key objectives of the study
assessed whether a relationship between employee performance and motivation
existed and determined which motivational factors appeared to be most prominent at
enhancing motivation in Orangebox. The study considered the impact intrinsic and
extrinsic incentives had on the performance of employees at Orangebox. It determined
whether intrinsic or extrinsic incentives were most prominent at improving employee
performance and job satisfaction. The study used a mixed methods approach
encompassing an interpretive-qualitative approach. A total of 140 questionnaires were
distributed in Orangebox and a total of 110 were received. Two semi-structured
interviews were undertaken with senior managers at Orangebox along with two focus
groups. The first group contained five participants and the second included four. The findings illustrate that extrinsic incentives were important to employees but intrinsic incentives were most prominent at improving employee performance at Orangebox.
The findings suggest that motivational factors such as working relationships, the
working environment and job security were more important and effective at
enhancing employee motivation. A high level of performance and motivation was a
key attribute in Orangebox’s management buy-out and consequently Orangebox’s
organisational performance has improved dramatically over the last decade.
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BA (Hons) Business and Management Studies
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