Motivational Factors

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The purpose of this paper is to determine importance of certain factors in motivating employees. The study determines the ranked importance of the following ten motivating factors: (a) job security; (b) sympathetic help with personal problems; (c) personal loyalty to employees; (d) challenging and rewarding work; (e) good working conditions; (f) tactful discipline; (g)monetary compensation; (h) promotions and growth in the organization; (i) feeling of being in on things; and (j) full appreciation of work done. A questionnaire was sent to a random sample of employees to determine how they perceived their jobs and what motivated them. The results are presented here and analyzed in an effort to present a series of recommendations on how to improve employee motivation.

Introduction
Background and Value of Research
Literature Review
Theory Y
Proposed Research Questions and Research Method
Hypothesis and Research Question
Conclusion and Recommendations
Bibliography
Envision Software. (March, 2004). Douglas McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y. Software Project Management, Development, and Consulting Newsletter

From the Paper:

"Not so long ago, employees were considered just another factor needed for the production of goods and services (Lindner, 1998). However, researchers have produced very valuable studies that changed this way of thinking about employees. For example, the Hawthorne Studies, conducted by Elton Mayo from 1924 to 1932 (Dickson, 1973), demonstrated that employees are not motivated solely by monetary rewards and employee behavior is strongly correlated to their attitudes (Dickson, 1973). The Hawthorne Studies launched human relations approach to management, in which the needs and motivation of employees become the key focus of managers (Bedeian, 1993)."

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