Assessment of Motivation on Performance at Walmart

This report, prepared as part of a research assignment (RSCH 600), investigates the critical role of employee motivation in driving organizational performance, specifically using Walmart Canada as a case study. The study begins with an introduction and background on the importance of motivation, followed by a clear statement of the problem, which addresses challenges in employee engagement, retention, and productivity. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the impact of employee motivation on productivity, address the role of motivation at Walmart Canada, and recommend strategies for improvement. The research poses questions about the meaning of employee motivation and its impact on productivity within the context of Walmart. The report also provides a research hypothesis and concludes with a comprehensive list of references, providing a robust framework for understanding the relationship between motivation and performance.

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Table of Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................3
Research title.....................................................................................................................................3
Introduction/Background...................................................................................................................3
Statement of the Problem......................................................................................................................4
Purpose of the Study..............................................................................................................................6
Research Question.................................................................................................................................6
Research Hypothesis.............................................................................................................................6
References.............................................................................................................................................7

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Introduction
Research title
Assessment of the role of motivation on organizational performance, a case of Walmart,
Canada.
Introduction/Background
Motivation is imperative for each business, as it enables the firm to operate its business and
get higher benefits. Effective compensation could encourage an employee to conduct suitable
act towards their allocated work. It will imperative to make a favorable image of the firm
among employees (Conrad, Ghosh, & Isaacson, 2015). The organization could develop
suitable policy with respect to compensation as it would be imperative in increasing the
productivity of employees. In the current era, the performance of workforces could be vital
caused of improving the growth of the firm as well as employees (Li, Barrick, Zimmerman,
& Chiaburu, 2014). The company could comprehend workers who perform outstanding and
the person who has needed of training and development. It is examined that there are certain
factors that might be considered by the firm to improve the employee productivity like
personnel decision regarding job rotation, personal decision, and job augmentation (Fiaz, Su,
& Saqib, 2017).
Further, it is illustrated that motivation is vital for directing each individual towards their
allocated work. Motivation could be determined as the mixture of action and encouragement
(Li, Barrick, Zimmerman, & Chiaburu, 2014). Moreover, the motivation model has relied on
the procedure of governing the selection that is made by individuals and lower level of
organism among the voluntary act. The workforce inspiration could play an imperative role in
management field both practically and theoretically (Mikkelson, York, & Arritola, 2015).
It can be evaluated that one of the imperative act of human resource executive to inform each
employee towards their allocated work by encouraging them. It would be effective in getting

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effective data to meet the aim and objectives of the task of organizations. Thus, it is
illustrated that the motivation is a procedure that enables an individual to move forward
towards the goal. It is also founded that the inspiration could be identified and evaluated by
the behavior of the person. Investigator could theories which tried to examine the propose
approaches which could explain the human inspiration (Bedarkar & Pandita, 2014).
It is stated that Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory is used by the researcher for completing
their requirements. An organization could gain their understanding of different methods
named as extrinsic, intrinsic motivation. This motivation could directly be affected the
performance of the employee hence the company should need to deeply evaluate it and reach
the purpose. Inspiration is imperative for the people as it supported to accomplish the task of
organization. It is illustrated that if a person is inspired then it would defiantly effect on their
productivity. Inspiration workforces could lead to improve the possibilities of achieving the
goal. In the organization, one employee who is less motivated could perform not well as
compare to the person who is highly motivated. It could be effective for increasing the
growth of the firm (Hameed, Ramzan, & Zubair, 2014).
Statement of the Problem
In the recent modern competitive organization, the business firm is facing the growing
challenges towards the engagement, beliefs, retention, and recruitment for their workforces. It
is also founded that multiple studies at the global level demonstrated that workforces who are
passionate towards their job as well as company then it could be affected by the overall
performance of the employee. It would lead to higher employee productivity. The number of
organizations could be affected by a lack of employee motivation (Ganta, 2014).
The private sector organizations could be struggling higher due to the lack of employee
motivation thus it is founded that organization should be needed to consider this tool for
getting higher competitive advantages. It is founded that private-sector employees were more

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struggling more as compared to other organizations. It is examined that the inspiration is
about a mixture of direction, guidance, rewards, and resources that could motivate to
maintain the way of a process. It could be effective for the accomplishment of the
organizational task. In addition, it is illustrated that a large number of people could be simply
attracted to a large number of people by considering the motivational tool (Zameer, Ali,
Nisar, & Amir, 2014).
In the existing business era, it is imperative for the firm to manage their human resource
management. It could also support to manage the competition level. It is evaluated that the
management team could be imperative in controlling the workforce imperatively. The
motivational tools could be most vital be for the attainment of the organizational task. It is
evaluated that the employee could be encouraged by considering financial sources and reach
at the reliable conclusion (Shahzadi, Javed, Pirzada, Nasreen, & Khanam, 2014).
Topic importance
This study is effective for the researcher as it could be effective in collecting information
about employee productivity and employee emotions. This study will be conducted on the
employees of Walmart who share their opinion as well as views towards the role of employee
motivation on employee productivity. The survey will be used by the researcher as it would
affect the overall performance of the research outcome.
The study was performed in Canada. It could be imperative in collecting information about
the research matter. This could be imperative in evaluating the relationship between
employee productivity and employee motivation. This study will also lead to comprehending
different research skills that would be effective for improving research skills. It could lead to
getting positive responses if the researcher will being a part of any retail department.
Significance of this study

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Inspired workforces are needed in the rapidly changing their atmosphere (Maduka & Okafor,
2014). This study could lead to critically evaluating the role of employee productivity and
employee motivation. It could also critically evaluating the factors that might be affected by
employee motivation. This study could also be effective in comprehending different
strategies that will be used by the organization to increase the motivation level of employee
and enhance the productivity of the firm.
Purpose of the Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role of employee motivation on employee
productivity, a case of Walmart, Canada. The objective of this study is discussed below:
 To comprehend the employee motivation and employee productivity
 To address the role of employee motivation on employee productivity, A case of
Walmart, Canada.
 To recommended strategies for improving employee motivation of the employee and
gain employee productivity, A case of Walmart, Canada.
Research Question
 What is the meaning and concept of employee motivation and employee productivity
 What is the role of employee motivation on employee productivity, A case of
Walmart, Canada?
 What are the strategies for improving employee motivation of the employee and gain
employee productivity, A case of Walmart, Canada?
Research Hypothesis
HO: There is a positive relationship between employee motivation and employee productivity
H1: There is no relationship between employee productivity and employee motivation

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