Research: Employee Motivation and Organizational Performance at Tesco

This report investigates the impact of employee motivation on organizational performance, specifically focusing on Tesco UK. The study aims to determine the role of employee motivation within the organization, assess the correlation between employee motivation and performance, and recommend strategies for Tesco to enhance employee motivation and improve its performance. The research employs a descriptive design with an inductive approach, utilizing both primary data through questionnaires and secondary data from journals, books, and online sources. Thematic analysis is used to analyze the data, exploring themes such as the importance of employee motivation for organizational growth, the impact of motivation on sales and profitability, and the techniques Tesco uses to motivate its employees. The study concludes that employee motivation significantly impacts organizational performance, emphasizing the need for fair reward policies, regular employee surveys, and training and development programs. It suggests future research areas, including the role of motivation in gaining a competitive advantage and comparative studies with other retailers. The report underscores the direct relationship between organizational performance and employee motivation, highlighting benefits like increased sales and employee satisfaction.

 RESEARCH PROJECT

INTRODUCTION
Aim:
“To assess the impact of employee motivation on performance of
organization- A study on Tesco UK.
Objectives:
To determine the role of employee motivation within organization
To assess the link between employee motivation and
performance of Tesco
To recommend ways through which Tesco can motivate its
employee and can enhances its performance

RESEARCH QUESTIONS
 Discuss the role of employee motivation within organization?
 What is the link between employee motivation and
performance of Tesco?
 What are the ways through which Tesco can motivate its
employee and enhances its performance?

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Data collection:
Primary data collection:
Questionnaire
Secondary data collection:
Journals
Books
Online websites

Contd...
 Research design- Descriptive design
 Research approach- Inductive approach
 Data analysis- Qualitative
 Research philosophies- Interpretivism philosophy
 Sampling- Purposive sampling

DATA ANALYSIS
Thematic Analysis

Theme 1: Employee motivation is
important for the growth and success of
organization
Yes NO
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Do you think employee motivation is essential for the growth and success of organization

Theme 2: Employee motivation play a
significant role in increases the sales and
profitability
Employee motivation play significant role in increasing sales and productivity
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree

Theme 3: Tesco use various
techniques of motivation
What are the techniques of motivation which Tesco has implemented
Monetary rewards
Appraisals
Rewards
Promotions
All of the above

Theme 4: The workers of Tesco are
encouraged to take part in decision
making process
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
Tesco encourage its workers to participate in decision making process
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Theme 5: Employee motivation
helps in getting competitive
advantage
Do you think employee motivation helps in getting competitive advantage
Yes
No

Theme 6: Hygienic working conditions
also supports in motivating employees
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
Hygienic working conditions also supports Tesco in motivating employees
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