Discussion question 1 and 2

Critical analysis and synthesis of conceptual framework

The conceptual framework of the study is the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory. The needs theory claim that to attract the most basic needs adequately, a person, will not seek to satisfy the higher needs. Maslow (1970) proposes that people are born with a set of needs. The five needs proposed include belongingness, self-actualization, physiological, esteem, and safety.

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory applies in this study as it can help suggest how managers can lead their employees to become self-actualized. The needs theory tends to apply to the organizational orientation and also employee motivation. It has a dual role to employee and organization in that both employees and organization must decide on the performance of the organization. According to the theory, organizations should reflect the needs of employees, and when the needs are culturally focused, performance will improve tremendously in the organization.

Reference

Jerome, N. (2013). Application of the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. International Journal of Business Management Invention, 2(3), 39-45.

Maslow, H. (1970).  Motivation and Personality.  New York: Harper.

Annotated Bibliography

Jerome, N., Teru, S., Douglas, H., & Titus, A (2013). Does motivation drive employee’s performance in public sector organization? European Journal of the Business and Management, 5(7) 

According to Jerome et al. every organization tends to have a principal, goal of achieving the objective set of the organization. It is not possible to have it without gathering the performance of employees. The authors of the articles provide a discussion of the Maslow’s theory claiming that organizations, whether public or private, should consider the proper implementation of a good motivation package. In the article, the authors claim that discipline and promotion should be on the basis of performance and not the years of experience. The authors offer an extensive discussion of how employers can work to help increase the performance of employees and also their commitment to the organization. Thus, this article is of great relevance to the area of study in the research proposal.

Ijah, A (2013). The influence of motivation on employee’s performance. An International Journal of Arts and Humanities, 2(3)

The study by Ijah investigates the influence that intrinsic and extrinsic motivation has on employee’s performance of the selected manufacturing firms in Anambra firms. In the study, the researcher used descriptive statistics in answering the research questions. From the study, conducted, the research found that there is a relationship between extrinsic motivation and the employee performance. The researcher also found that no relationship existed between employee performance and intrinsic motivation. The results of this study will be essential in conducting my research study as it will help provide a literature background on how extrinsic motivation influences the performance of employees.

Devadass, R (2011) Employees motivation in organizations. International Conference on Sociality and economic development, 10

In this article, the researcher aimed at presenting the findings of an integrative literature review relating the motivational practices of employees in the organization. The researcher conducted a broad search of a computerized database of articles and did an extensive screening to determine the current literature of the themes focusing on employees and motivation in organizations. Based on the study findings, the literature indicates a widespread support for motivation concepts in the organization. The literature confirmed that motivational concepts are central to employees. The job characteristics, employee characteristics, management practices, and environmental factors are the main variables influencing the employee’s motivation in the organization.

Gungor, P (2011). The relationship between the reward management system and employee performance with the mediating role of motivation. Procedia Social and behavioral science, 24, 1510-1520. doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2011.09.029

Gungor conducted a study with the goals of researching the relationship between the reward management system applications and the performance of employees in banks on the global banks in Istanbul. The study also focused on the role of motivation as being the intervening factor. Previous studies indicate that the organization uses reward systems and strategies in motivating their employees and also increasing their performance. The study by Gungor is relevant in this research as it will help show organization can improve so as to survive today’s environment. When using the findings of this study, it will be possible to find out how organizations can be effective and increase employee effectiveness.

Kamkar, A., Gohari, P., Zohoori, M, & Hosseinipour, S (2013). The relationship between rewards and employee performance. Interdisciplinary journal of contemporary research in business, 5(3). ijcrb.webs.com  

The researchers aimed at reviewing research in terms of the relationship between rewards, employee performance, and job satisfaction. In the study, the researchers identified two types of rewards including intrinsic and extrinsic rewards. According to the study findings, a reward can affect job satisfaction and employee performance. The researchers indicate that human resource is one of essential advantages of any organization. Thus, so as to achieve results with highest effectiveness and efficiency from HR, the motivation of employees is necessary. The study provides a strategy that human resource can use to increase employee performance. Based on the findings, the factors that can impact employee performance is motivation that is the most important aspect. The aim of this article in my research proposal is that it will provide a basis to evaluate how motivation practices impact employee performance.

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