RM

To examine the role of empowerment in enhancing
the employee motivation:
Case Study of Hilton
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE..............................................................................................................................................1
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
Research objectives.....................................................................................................................1
Rationale of the study..................................................................................................................1
Proposal Structure........................................................................................................................2
LITERATURE REVIEW................................................................................................................2
Performance.................................................................................................................................2
Empowerment..............................................................................................................................3
Relationship between empowerment and motivation..................................................................3
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY....................................................................................................4
Research Design..........................................................................................................................4
Research Philosophy....................................................................................................................5
Research Approach......................................................................................................................5
Research type...............................................................................................................................6
Data Collection Method...............................................................................................................6
Sampling......................................................................................................................................7
Data Analysis...............................................................................................................................7
Accessibility issues......................................................................................................................8
Validity, Reliability and Generalisability....................................................................................8
Ethical Issues...............................................................................................................................8
TIMESCALE...................................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................11
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TITLE
To examine the role of empowerment in enhancing the employee motivation – case study of
Hilton Organization
INTRODUCTION
Employees are the most important assets within an organization. They act as the
backbone for the business. In their absence it may be quite difficult for the company to survive.
When these people fall unhappy and demotivated, it creates an impact on the business
performance. Companies are required to take essential steps in order to increase the effectiveness
of the employees and to enhance the productivity. Any kind of firm whether big size or small
size, always expects from its workforce to deliver a high quality performance. Every employer
demands a loyalty, commitment, hard work etc., from the people so that goals and objectives of
the business can be attained (Aziz, 2008). The job performance is actually the result of
individual’s motivation and ability.
Motivation is the key to employee performance. Motivated persons are more productive
and profitable for the business. It is essential from the business point of view. Once they are
motivated, they tend to be more energetic. It makes them eager to accept additional roles and
responsibilities (Fernandez and Moldogaziev, 2013). The motivation is of critical importance in
today’s competitive work environment. It is considered important because it has the power to
give many competitive advantages for the business.
Research objectives
The major aim of the research is to examine the role of empowerment in enhancing the
employee motivation. Following objectives have been framed for the research:
 To find out the nature and extent of empowerment given to the employees in the industry
 To assess the relationship between empowerment and employee motivation
 To study the practical implications of empowering workers at workplace
 To identify the methods how employees can empowered at the workplace
Rationale of the study
Within the hospitality industry it has been observed that low level of research have been
conducted in the field of human resource management. It is due to the infantry nature of the
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tourism industry and deficits of experts in the field. Further the advancements in the education,
technology and professional skills have lead the employers to believe that empowerment would
be the better method of enhancing the level of motivation. It has been observed that, an
understanding of the work context which facilitates empowerment has some important
theoretical and practical implications. In this case, the results of this study will be very helpful
for a company in a hospital industry in maintaining a desirable working environment.
Proposal Structure
The report structure for the research study will be as follows:
 Title – First of all an appropriate title for the research has been framed. The title of the
project is - To examine the role of empowerment in enhancing the employee motivation
– case study of Hilton Organization.
 Introduction – At this stage, all the key words related to the topic are analysed and their
meaning is understood. It covers the research background, rational and aims & objectives
of the study.
 Literature Review – This section consists of gathering relevant literature pertaining to the
subject so that an insight view of the research can be gained.
 Research Methodology – It mainly focuses on the methods and methodologies which are
used in carrying out the research.
 Limitations – This part focuses on identifying relevant drawbacks associated with the
study. These are taken as barriers which can restrict the researcher from fulfilling its aim
and objectives.
LITERATURE REVIEW
Performance
Performance on one hand has no such definition as such. It could be defined in various
manners as through by the people. It is to be noted that performance to one person may not be
the performance to another. It can be said that it consists of motivation, one’s individual
capability and the environment (Carlos, 2010). Performance can be enhanced if all the above
three factors are enhanced. In other words, performance is something which depends on so many
factors and it is the end result which signifies something (Anwar and Zaidi, 2011).
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