Motivation for High Performance : Case: Building and Road Research Institute (BRRI) Ghana
Ocran, Raymond Kwasi (2010)
Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu
2010
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2010111614546
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2010111614546
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The purpose of the thesis is to research how the Building and Road Research, (BRRI) can motivate its workforce for increased performance at the workplace. The primary purpose will particularly be on studying the factors of motivation that will lead to employees being highly motivated in the research context.
The study was conducted by reviewing theories associated with motivation. Furthermore, personal observations and discussions with some managers were conducted. Literature in electronic form from the internet was observed to support the study.
Quantitative study was the form of research methodology adopted for the study. Data collection and examination was conducted on the capabilities of examining the necessary procedure for motivating employees for high performance by gathering information via a questionnaire of open-ended questions and the appropriate responses were evaluated using a statistical package for the social science programme (SPSS).
Based on the end results of the research, the case company was enhanced and the main problems of the company were realized and therefore, suggestions and recommendations have been made.
In another development, the empirical section of this thesis describes the case company and area of specialization as well as general information on products and services offered in the form of consultancy services and research.
As a result of this report, the findings of the research was discussed extensively in the latter part of the thesis which also includes conclusions which were drawn from the study, have also been elaborated and recommendations made.
The results of the research generated diverse findings on deficiencies in the process of motivating employees for higher performance in the Building and Road Research Institute. It also disclosed that elements such as empowering employees and involving workers in decision making played an important role in motivating employees.
The study was conducted by reviewing theories associated with motivation. Furthermore, personal observations and discussions with some managers were conducted. Literature in electronic form from the internet was observed to support the study.
Quantitative study was the form of research methodology adopted for the study. Data collection and examination was conducted on the capabilities of examining the necessary procedure for motivating employees for high performance by gathering information via a questionnaire of open-ended questions and the appropriate responses were evaluated using a statistical package for the social science programme (SPSS).
Based on the end results of the research, the case company was enhanced and the main problems of the company were realized and therefore, suggestions and recommendations have been made.
In another development, the empirical section of this thesis describes the case company and area of specialization as well as general information on products and services offered in the form of consultancy services and research.
As a result of this report, the findings of the research was discussed extensively in the latter part of the thesis which also includes conclusions which were drawn from the study, have also been elaborated and recommendations made.
The results of the research generated diverse findings on deficiencies in the process of motivating employees for higher performance in the Building and Road Research Institute. It also disclosed that elements such as empowering employees and involving workers in decision making played an important role in motivating employees.