Employee Motivation and Productivity

This assignment investigates the relationship between employee motivation and organizational productivity. Students will analyze quantitative survey data focusing on factors like employee engagement, compensation, performance management, commitment, turnover rate, and overall productivity. The analysis will help understand how motivated employees contribute to a more productive work environment.

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Impact of Employee Motivation on Organizational Productivity
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Abstract
Employee motivation has been an essential component in improving organizational productivity.
Various studies have showed that positive change in employee motivation has affected
organizational performance. This study has attempted at drawing attention to the impact of
employee motivation on organizational performance. The degree and nature of relationship
between employee motivation and organizational productivity has been illustrated by critically
evaluating different motivation theories and their influence on organizational productivity. In this
study, positivism philosophy of research and deductive approach has been used for validating the
existing theories. Quantitative data has been used so that close ended questions are formulated
for the survey and the questionnaire. The study used randomization to select 50 samples that
represented the whole population. The study showed that there is positive correlation between
employee motivation and organizational productivity. It was also concluded that employee
engagement, compensation and performance management have an impact on the factors of
organizational productivity that are commitment, employee turnover rate and employee
productivity. In the end it is recommended that the managers will have to evaluate and identify
the different needs of the employees by conducting meetings so that the problems can be
identified.

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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Background of the study........................................................................................................4
1.2 Research Aim and Objective.................................................................................................4
1.3 Research Hypothesis..............................................................................................................5
1.4 Research Question.................................................................................................................5
2.0 Literature Review......................................................................................................................6
2.1 Employee motivation.............................................................................................................6
2.1.1 Motivational theories......................................................................................................7
2.2 Elements of Employee Motivation........................................................................................8
2.3 Organizational productivity...................................................................................................9
2.4 Factors affecting Organizational productivity.....................................................................10
2.5 Relationship between employee motivation and organizational productivity.....................11
2.6 Conceptual framework.........................................................................................................13
2.7 Literature Gap......................................................................................................................13
3.0 Research methodology.............................................................................................................14
3.1 Research Philosophy............................................................................................................14
3.2 Research Approach..............................................................................................................14
3.3 Research Design..................................................................................................................15
3.5 Data Analysis Technique.....................................................................................................15

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3.6 Sampling Technique............................................................................................................15
3.6.1 Sample size...................................................................................................................16
3.7 Research Ethics....................................................................................................................16
3.8 Research Limitation.............................................................................................................16
4.0 Findings and Analysis..............................................................................................................17
4.1 Quantitative Analysis...........................................................................................................17
5.0 Conclusion...............................................................................................................................25
5.1 Objective 1- To examine the impact of employee motivation on organizational
performance...............................................................................................................................25
5.2 Objective 2- To illustrate the different elements of organizational productivity and
employee motivation.................................................................................................................26
5.3 Objective 3- To recommend suitable strategies for improving organizational productivity
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References......................................................................................................................................27
Appendix........................................................................................................................................30

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Topic: Impact of employee motivation on organizational productivity
1.0 Introduction
This study will draw attention to the impact of employee motivation on organizational
performance. The degree and nature of relationship between employee motivation and
organizational productivity will be illustrated by critically evaluating different motivation
theories and their influence on organizational productivity.
1.1 Background of the study
Employee motivation has been essential component for improving organizational
productivity. Various studies have showed that positive change in employee motivation has
affected organizational performance. Recent studies suggest that majority of global managers
have been using outdated theories of motivation for managing their employees. The managers in
the modern organization to increase their organizational performance use process theories and
content theories (Lazaroiu, 2015). However, these theories such as Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy
of Needs does not relate to the modern needs of the employees. Therefore, the motivational
theories may not have similar impact on the organization if the existing theories are concerned.
The study will analyse the motivational theories to identify that are up to date and can be used in
affecting the factors of organizational productivity.
1.2 Research Aim and Objective
The research aims to identify the different elements of employee motivation and their
influence on the elements of organizational productivity. The study will aim to analyse critically
how the factors of employee motivation have influenced organizational productivity.

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Research objectives
 To examine the impact of employee motivation on organizational performance
 To illustrate the different elements of organizational productivity and employee
motivation
 To recommend suitable strategies for improving organizational productivity
1.3 Research Hypothesis
H0 – Employee motivation has no impact on organizational productivity
H1 – Employee motivation has impact on organizational productivity
1.4 Research Question
 What is the impact of employee motivation on organizational productivity?
 What are the different elements of organizational productivity?
 What are the different elements of employee motivation?

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2.0 Literature Review
2.1 Employee motivation
According to Lachowycz and Jones (2013), motivation is a psychological force that
determines the effort level of the employees while facing various obstacles in the organization.
Cerasoli and Ford (2014) defined motivation as cognitive process related to decision making,
which provides strength to improve the behaviour. Motivation is an internal state, which helps
the individuals to behave in a well-specified way to accomplish their goals and objectives. As per
Fransen et al. (2017), motivation related to performing task is ascertained to identify the order,
which attains complete targets. Motivation is the key element required for the growth and
progress of an organization.
Commented that motivation as the vital power required by the individuals that facilitates
strengths in their behaviour and triggers efficient tendency and will to continue smoothly. On the
other hand, Gerhart and Fang (2015) demonstrated that motivation is the major drive required to
satisfy various requirements and needs of the people to satisfy them. In an organization, the
employees are motivated by the extrinsic and intrinsic motivational factors. The intrinsic factors
facilitate in fulfilling the employee’s internal desires in such a way that is self-applied to the
employees. The workers in various organizations self-direct themselves that would help in
generating productivity. Hanus and Fox (2015) commented extrinsic motivation is wherein the
work performed to gain material and social rewards so that punishment should be avoided.
Howard et al. (2016) stated extrinsic motivation leads to anxiety and low self-esteem due to
intense pressure within the organization. This includes tangible rewards like promotions, bonuses
and various kinds of pays.

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2.1.1 Motivational theories
There are various theories related to motivations that influence various factors
responsible for contributing towards job performance and job satisfactions. Both the intrinsic and
extrinsic factors of motivation are considered in such a way that influences the employee’s
behaviour. This can be proved through the application of various motivational theories in an
efficient way. The theories of Herzberg and Maslow are the two distinct content theories, which
stress on the various needs related to employee satisfaction and motivation.
Abraham Maslow: Hierarchy of Needs
Maslow (1943) initiated the theory of needs to be included in motivational theory for
individuals within the organization. The vital five needs of Maslow’s motivational theory are
demonstrated as follows:
Physiological Needs includes food, sleep and water
Self-actualization Needs are related to highest priority that involves the potential to accomplish
goals after fulfilling all other basic goals.
Safety Needs involves safety and security of the individuals like job, property and protection
against various kind of emotional harm.
Esteem Needs includes satisfaction of power besides autonomy and self-respect. Moreover, it
includes self-recognition and attention.
Social Needs includes cooperation and interaction related to different leaders and co-workers.
The above-mentioned different needs related to Maslow’s theory, when adopted by the
organization helps the employees to perform effectively and in a better manner. According to

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Joseph et al., (2015), goal settings, different expectancy and equity theories facilitates in
development of various motivational alignments. This approach helps in improving employee
motivation by satisfying the employees’ needs.
Frederick Herzberg: Motivation-Hygiene
In the year 1959, Herzberg, Mausner and Snyderman conducted several researches,
which assisted in contributing towards various motivational, and hygiene factors that is provided
to employees in the workplace. Moreover, Herzberg provided the recommendation that the job
required should have adequate challenge, which is competent in nature with adequate ability.
According to this theory of Herzberg, the hygiene factors related to workers dissatisfaction
instead of satisfaction among the individuals in the organization. On the other hand, as per
Lazaroiu (2015), the Herzberg theory, few workers do not show interest to various motivators for
the advancement of employee’s performance along with the opportunity for growth.
2.2 Elements of Employee Motivation
The elements of the employee motivation are given as follows:
 Employee engagement
Lepper and Greene (2015), state that employee engagement can be described as a
workplace approach, which results in the appropriate conditions for the various members of the
firm. This influences the organizational members to give their best shot to goals and values of
the company. The employees get motivated to contribute to the success of the organization and
have an enhanced sense of their well-being. According to Mallin and Ragland (2015), the
engagement of the employee is based o integrity and a two-way communication. Following an
employee engagement approach, a company can increase its success.

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 Compensation
According to Mekler et al., (2017), a package of compensation goes a long way of
making the employees motivated. An organization offering a high compensation offer to its
employees along with bonus/ incentive for better performance resulted in better performance for
the employees. In the same manner (Richter, Raban & Rafaeli (2015), say that if the employees
are provided with lower compensation, it has a negative impact on the employees’ performance.
Although compensation is an important factor, which helps in engagement of the employees, the
workers tend not to perform to their maximum when they are placed in a vacuum; proper
execution of plan needs to take place.
 Performance management
Motivation can also come in the form of Performance management, says Sen et al.,
(2016). Performance management refers to those activities, which see to it that each employee is
being able to achieve his goal in an efficient method. According to Zameer et al., (2014),
Performance management not only relates to a particular employee but also an organization or a
specific department. Very often Performance management is also referred to as a method,
whereby the organization is able to manage its systems, employees and resources in order to
achieve the strategic objectives of the organization.
2.3 Organizational productivity
Hill et al., (2017), states that with respect to the organizational context, the productivity is
a result of the efforts that the employees put into a task. According to Miner (2015),
Organizational productivity can be defined as the atmosphere in an organization, which tends to
encourage the employees to perform better and increase their output. The productivity of the

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organization is greatly influenced by a variety of factors. Some of these factors are easily
evaluated with the help of quantitative factors whereas the others require a qualitative or a
natural approach. As stated by, when the organizational productivity is being assessed, it
becomes extremely important to keep in mind the way in which these factors have the power to
drive the overall output of the organization.
Apart from their individual performance, Fransen et al. (2017), states that it is extremely
important to see to it that each of these factors and drivers blend well with one another and
function in unity. As these factors have the power to function together, a slight change in one of
the factors tends to have an everlasting impact on the other factors as well. For an organization,
who is assessing its organizational productivity Joseph et al., (2015), suggests that an effective
assessment shall involve the understanding of each driver and its relative contribution to the
organization output and success.
2.4 Factors affecting Organizational productivity
The given factors tend to have an impact on the productivity of the organization.
 Commitment
According to Hanus and Fox (2015), commitment towards the organization by an
employee can be defined as the psychological attachment towards the company. Very often
researchers aim to find out how the workers tend to feel about their organization, and how that
feeling is reflected on their productivity. Lazaroiu (2015), states that this aspect of the
organizational productivity tends to have a huge impact on various variables like the turnover,
job performance and behavior of the employee. On the other hand, as per Cerasoli and Ford
(2014), commitment is influenced by job insecurity and role stress. Hence, it can be clearly

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stated that commitment towards the firm goes a long way in influencing the all over productivity
of the organization.
 Employee turnover rate
Gerhart and Fang (2015), states that employee turnover rate can be described as the
percentage of employees who exit the organization and tend to be replaced by new employees. A
lower rate tends to put the organization in a bad light. According to Miner (2015), measuring the
employee turnover rate will help the company to analyse the reasons for the lower turnover.
However, not all employee turnovers are because of the working conditions of the organization,
some employees leave the organization for certain reasons like sickness, death and other reasons.
A lower turnover rate indicates a lower productivity. This is because as new employees join the
company, they take some time to get started into the company and hence, this spoils the output.
 Employee productivity
As per Richter, Raban and Rafaeli (2015), individual employee performance tends to
reflect in the total performance of the company. Not all employees have the same capability,
therefore, when certain employees tend to perform poor, it affects the performance of the
company overall. In the same manner, if an employee is an achiever and a good performer, then
the company enjoys good success.
2.5 Relationship between employee motivation and organizational productivity
According to Mallin and Ragland (2015), Organizational practices determine the turnover
of the employee. It depends on the perception of the employees that if they feel that they shall be
receiving no regards for the work that they are performing then they shall, take up another

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opportunity, which will be more suitable for their skills. A low turnover rate also tends to have
financial hazards fir the organization.
Cerasoli and Ford (2014), States that when the employees are under the perception that
their hard work will be rewarded they shall perform better and give more output. Another form
of motivation which states that the employees must be involved in the decision making of the
firm and must be consulted, implies that if employees feel valued in an organization, they will
have a better productivity and output. Therefore, employee motivation which comprises of
elements like performance management, good compensation and engagement of the employees
have a deep influence on organizational commitment, individual productivity and turnover rate
which are huge influencers of organizational commitment.

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2.6 Conceptual framework
2.7 Literature Gap
There have been certain limitations with respect to the literature review which was based
on the analysing the impact of Motivation on Organizational productivity. As the review, was
followed by primary data analysis, all industries were not assessed in the research.
The secondary data analysis that has not considered the books and journals. The primary
research analysis was based on the secondary research analysis and therefore, there exists no
effectiveness.
Performance
management
Commitment
Organizational
ProductivityEmployee
turnover rate
Employee
productivity
Compensation
Employee
Engagement
Employee
Motivation

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3.0 Research methodology
This study is an applied research that has identified a specified problem the managers are
facing. Research methodology will use the observations in the study to develop relevant
findings.
3.1 Research Philosophy
Research philosophy consists of different methods, frameworks and techniques used for
data collection and analysis. Positivism, Interpretivism, Realism and Pragmatism are the
different types of research philosophy (Taylor, Bogdan & DeVault, 2015). In this study,
positivism has been chosen as the philosophy of research as the study will validate the existing
theories of motivation for identifying if the theories still have significant importance in the
modern organizational setting. The hypothesis formulated can be proved using the positivism
philosophy.
3.2 Research Approach
There are three types of research approaches abductive, deductive and inductive
(Sekaran & Bougie, 2016). Deductive and inductive research approaches can be distinguished by
use the hypothesis. Abductive approach presents shocking fact and the remaining study explains
the reason for such instances. Inductive approach is used for formulating new theories and
framework. This study will use deductive approach for validating the existing theories mentioned
in the literature review. Thus, using the deductive approach the developed hypothesis can be
proved to understand the impact of motivational theories.

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3.3 Research Design
Exploratory and conclusive are the two different types of research methods used in the
study (Lewis, 2015). In this study, conclusive research will be used as no new theories will be
developed and the existing theories will be validated. In this study, the data collected are used to
describe the research objective.
3.4 Data Collection Method
Primary data collection is the method used for collecting the data and will consist of a
single design (Bryman, 2015). Quantitative data will be used in this study so close ended
questions are formulated for the survey and the questionnaire. The response on each question
will be gathered using primary data collection method.
3.5 Data Analysis Technique
Quantitative data analysis will be done by using statistical tools such as SPSS to calculate
correlation, regression and descriptive statistics. The hypothesis formulated in the study will be
proved using the statistical tool.
3.6 Sampling Technique
Probabilistic and non-probabilistic samplings are the methods used for selecting sample
size from the overall population. In this current study, simple random sampling is used which
falls under the category of probabilistic sampling. Randomization is the technique used to collect
sample population (Palinkas et al., 2015).

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3.6.1 Sample size
The study initially conducted a survey in reputed business areas such as Amway Business
centre Brisbane to collect data from 120 respondents. However, randomization has been used to
select 50 samples that will represent the whole population.
3.7 Research Ethics
The research data is protected by using the data protection act of 1998 as it used for
purpose of conducting the research (Harriss & Atkinson, 2015). The respondents were made
aware of the research purpose and none of them was forced to take part. Anonymity of the
respondents have been maintained to protect their privacy.
3.8 Research Limitation
Research has used singe design for conducting primary data analysis and qualitative
analysis has not been conducted. The study has not considered secondary analysis so it cannot be
compared with the primary data.

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4.0 Findings and Analysis
4.1 Quantitative Analysis
Descriptive Statistics
N Minimum Maximum Mean Std.
Deviation
How far do you agree that
employee engagement has
a positive imp
50 1.00 5.00 1.8400 1.25129
How far do you agree that
compensation has a
positive impact on
50 1.00 5.00 2.0600 1.16776
How far do you agree that
increase in employee
commitment has a
50 1.00 5.00 2.0000 1.19523
How far do you agree that
increase in employee
productivity has
50 1.00 5.00 1.9600 1.30868
How far do you agree that
decrease in employee
50 1.00 5.00 2.0000 1.14286

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turnover rate has
How far do you agree that
performance management
has a positive
50 1.00 5.00 1.8200 1.20695
Valid N (listwise) 50
Table 1: Descriptive Statistics
Regression analysis between employee engagement and employee commitment
Table 2
Model Summaryb
Model R R Square Adjusted R
Square
Std. Error of
the Estimate
Durbin-
Watson
1 .846a .716 .710 .64381 2.068
a. Predictors: (Constant), How far do you agree that employee engagement
has a positive imp
b. Dependent Variable: How far do you agree that increase in employee
commitment has a

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Table 3
ANOVAa
Model Sum of Squaresdf Mean Square F Sig.
1
Regression 50.104 1 50.104 120.881 .000b
Residual 19.896 48 .414
Total 70.000 49
a. Dependent Variable: How far do you agree that increase in employee commitment
has a
b. Predictors: (Constant), How far do you agree that employee engagement has a
positive imp

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Regression analysis between compensation and employee turnover rate
Table 4
Model Summaryb
Model R R Square Adjusted R
Square
Std. Error of
the Estimate
Durbin-Watson
1 .826a .682 .675 .65129 2.153
a. Predictors: (Constant), How far do you agree that compensation has a
positive impact on

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b. Dependent Variable: How far do you agree that decrease in employee
turnover rate has
Table 5
ANOVAa
Model Sum of Squares df Mean Square F Sig.
1
Regression 43.640 1 43.640 102.881 .000b
Residual 20.360 48 .424
Total 64.000 49
a. Dependent Variable: How far do you agree that decrease in employee turnover rate
has

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b. Predictors: (Constant), How far do you agree that compensation has a positive
impact on
Regression analysis between Performance management system and employee
productivity
Table 6
Model Summaryb
Model R R Square Adjusted R
Square
Std. Error of the
Estimate
Durbin-Watson
1 .874a .764 .759 .64265 2.186
a. Predictors: (Constant), How far do you agree that performance management has a
positive
b. Dependent Variable: How far do you agree that increase in employee productivity
has

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Table 7
ANOVAa
Model Sum of
Squares
df Mean Square F Sig.
1
Regression 64.096 1 64.096 155.196 .000b
Residual 19.824 48 .413
Total 83.920 49
Analysis
Regression analysis between the two variables shows the nature and degree of
relationship. In this current study, linear regression is used to analyze the nature of relationship

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between the independent and dependent variable. The various tables show the relationship
between independent and the dependent variable. The value of multiple R signifies the degree
and nature of correlation between the variables. When the value is 1 or close to 1 it is positively
correlated and in the study, the value of multiple R in all the cases is greater than 0.8 which
shows positive correlation and goodness of fit is high. The value of R2 defines the explaining
capability of the independent variable of the dependent variable. In this currents study, the value
of R2 is greater than 0.7, which means that 70% explaining capability. In practical research
studies, due to random variability there is variance in explaining capabilities. However, the
explaining capability of the variable shows that there is positive result.
Durban Watson test is used to identify the degree of autocorrelation between the
variables, which may to error results. The value for DW should be between 1.5 to 2.5 and in this
study in all of the cases; the value of the value is within that range which means that there is no
autocorrelation between the variables.
The value of F statistics is less than 0.05, which means that null hypothesis can be
rejected and alternative hypothesis has been accepted. This shows that there is positive
correlation between employee motivation and organizational productivity. The descriptive
statistics shows that majority of the respondents have been in agreement with the research
question. The three factors of employee motivation is the three factors of organizational
productivity.
Thus, the analysis of the data collected has been able to prove that there is positive
correlation between the employee motivation and organizational productivity. Even though, the

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different motivational have been formulated long time back, the needs of the employees vary in
different countries depending upon their culture and values.
5.0 Conclusion
The conclusion will link the objectives formulated in the introduction with the findings
and analysis to derive relevant conclusion.
5.1 Objective 1- To examine the impact of employee motivation on organizational
performance
The study shows that there is positive correlation between employee motivation and
organizational productivity. The effectiveness of the employee motivational strategies will be
crucial in increasing productivity in an organization. The motivation theories define the needs of
the employees but the theories may not applicable to all section of the society due to changing
needs. The respondents in this survey felt that the factors mentioned in the study were important
in organizational productivity but it may happen similar study conducted in other countries will
have a different outcome due to the varied societal values.
5.2 Objective 2- To illustrate the different elements of organizational productivity and
employee motivation
Employee engagement, compensation and performance management will have an impact
on the factors of organizational productivity that are commitment, employee turnover rate and
employee productivity. The three elements of employee motivation are used in most of the
global organizations for motivating their employees. However, the impact may vary depending
upon the needs of the employees. However, it can be confirmed that these factors affects
organizational productivity. However, there may be positive or negative influence depending

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upon the organisational setting. However, in different societal other factors may play a more
important role.
5.3 Objective 3- To recommend suitable strategies for improving organizational
productivity
Thus, it is recommended that the managers will have to evaluate and identify the different
needs of the employees by conducting meetings so that the problems can be identified.
However, evidence show that factors such as employee engagement, rewards and recognition,
performance management are essential for organizational productivity. Performance
management consists of performance evaluation and appraisal. These factors reduce the attrition
rate of any organization and facilitates in improving the profit margin.

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Appendix
Demographic question
1. What is your length of stay in your organization?
a) less than a year
b)1-2 years
c) 2-5 years
d) more than 5 years
Quantitative question on employee motivation
2. How far do you agree that employee engagement has a positive impact on employee
motivation?
a) Strongly agree
b) Agree
c) Indifferent
d) Disagree
e) Strongly disagree
3. How far do you agree that compensation has a positive impact on employee motivation?
a) Strongly agree

IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION ON ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY
b) Agree
c) Indifferent
d) Disagree
e) Strongly disagree
4. How far do you agree that performance management has a positive impact on employee
motivation?
a) Strongly agree
b) Agree
c) Indifferent
d) Disagree
e) Strongly disagree
Quantitative question on organizational productivity
5. How far do you agree that increase in employee commitment has a positive impact on
organizational productivity?
a) Strongly agree
b) Agree
c) Indifferent
d) Disagree