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The Influence Of Job Motivation On The Psychological Well Being Of Employees
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1.3 Statement of Problem
What motivated the
researcher to carryout this study is because more recently an interest
has arisen into the broader concepts of job motivation stress and
subjective well-being of employees in the work place. Job motivation has
been more widely studied, while quality of working life and also the
psychological well being of employees, remains relatively unexplored and
unexplained. Although some authors have emphasized the workplace
respects of quality of working life, others have identified the
relevance of personality factors, psychological well being, and broader
concepts of happiness and life satisfaction.
Another reason for this
study is to see if there is a relationship between motivating factors in
the workplace and the extent to which an individual or employee feels
good or content in themselves, in a way which may be independent of
their work situation. It is suggested that general well being of
individuals or employee’s both influences, and is influenced by work.
Mental health problems, predominantly depression and anxiety disorders
are common, and may have a major impact on the general well being of the
employees in an organization.
When employees are motivated at work,
it make the employees feel they can control their work through the
freedom of expressing their opinions and also the opportunity given them
to be involved in decisions making at work. Another aim for the study
was to understand the relationship between stressful experiences,
behavior and health and how motivation comes to play in the experiences.
1.4 Objectives of Study
The
main objective of the study is investigating the relationship between
employee motivation and their psychological well being.
Other objectives include:
(i)
Verifying if there is evidence for relationships between some job
stressors or well being and organizational citizenship behavior.
(ii)
Examining any positive and high workplace performance which will yield
high productivity for an organization and even spread into the economy
of a state or country as a whole. This can be achieved when employees
are well motivated and this motivation in turn affects or influences the
psychological well being of the employee in the workplace. The study
may provide a good enough basis for effective intervention. Lastly the
study may bring more light on how job motivation influences the quality
of work performance which in turn affects quality of life.
1.5 Significance of Study
The
significance of the study is to determine the importance of motivation
in the workplace and how this in turn will contribute to the progress of
the organization through a high level of performance.
The findings
will also contribute to knowledge and enlightenment on the important of
motivating employees which would in turn flourish high performance
culture in organizations.
The study upon completion will help make
clear the relationship between job motivation and psychological well
being of employees in the workplace and in the home front.
1.6 Scope of Study
The
area of coverage of the study is Alagbado area of Lagos State. The
study will take place among the employees of organizations in both
public and private schools and among staff of Daar Communication Plc.
1.7 Operational Definition of Variables
Motivation
according to this study, is the stimulation that causes the creation of
aroused, sustained and directed behavior. This behavior will in turn
lead individuals to work and perform better.
Well-Being: In this study, is general health and happiness: emotional and physical. Psychological well being is multi-faceted.
Job
Performance: The accomplishment of a given task measured against preset
known standards of accuracy, completeness, cost and speed.
Workplace: A place such as an office or factory where people are employed.
1.8 Literature Review
In
the modern world of globalization the work place realities of
(yesterday) past organizations no longer exists. It is a matter of past
and needs to be revised carefully. It is important for the organizations
to meet and introduce new motivational needs of employees since the
change have been observed on the work place realities in today’s
organizations (Roberts, 2003). Beer et al, (1984) strongly asserts in
their research of changing work environment the reality that
organizations today have totally changed, therefore it is more important
for the top management to carry out new methodologies of developing
strong and durable relationships between the organization and employees
for meeting the organizational goals and fulfilling the continually
changing needs of both parties. A complete and thorough understanding of
employee motivation is required for organizations to address and
accomplish these expectations (Beer et al, 1984). It is clear from the
above that strong relationship among organizations and employees is an
instrument for success in fulfilling the needs of changing work
environment for both parties. To make strong bond with employees the
role of top management is crucial in this respect.
Carnige (1985)
focused the human aspect regarding management, strongly believes people
who craft a formulation for an organizations success or failure are the
chief executive-responsible for motivating his company employees in
respect of their satisfaction and assurance of organizational success.
Carnige mainly insists on human capital that plays pivotal role in an
organizational effectiveness compared to financial capital. People
rather than finance are observed in modern times as the primary source
of a company competitive advantage.
Organizations require a number of
resources, strategies and techniques in order to succeed. From capital,
to a business site and to employees, all of these are essential for a
business to work while these components are significant, values,
particularly motivation is recognized as vital business element,
especially in enabling organization transformation and enhancement.
Motivation permits the business owners and employees to be resourceful,
responsible and productive in performing daily business tasks which in
turn helps in uniting the business with it consumers by means of
motivating the employees, managers are able to encourage them to work
towards a common goal. This business principles also helps the employee
to become more productive, enabling enhancement and transformation to
place.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The study examines the influence of Job motivation on the Psychological well being of employees amongst school teachers of some selected schools and staff of Daar communication Alagbado Lagos. The knowledge derived from this study was used to test the three hypotheses.The findings of the test led to the rejection of the hypothesis that job motivation would influence the psychological well being of employees, no direct relationship was found between motivation and psychological well being. The re ... Continue reading---
