Employee Motivation and Performance Analysis: Research Report

This report examines the relationship between employee motivation and job performance, drawing on various studies. It explores the influence of motivational factors on employee performance, referencing articles that investigate the link between motivation and job outcomes. The report delves into the impact of high-performance work systems, employee engagement, and performance management on employee behavior. It also touches on the influence of empowering leadership and intrinsic motivation. The study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between motivation and employee performance within the context of the Malaysian service industry, commercial banks in Kenya, and other relevant sectors, offering insights for improving employee productivity and overall organizational success.

The topic for the study will be the same ie to analyse the impact of employee motivation on
employee performance. The following aricles will be refered for the study which will help in
attaining the assignment objective.
Articles chosen for the study
Malasiya
Aarabi, M.S., Subramaniam, I.D. and Akeel, A.B.A.A.B., 2013. Relationship between
motivational factors and job performance of employees in Malaysian service
industry. Asian Social Science, 9(9), p.301.
Said, N.S.M. and et.al., 2015. Relationship between Employee Motivation and Job Performance:
A Study at Universiti Teknologi MARA (Terengganu). Mediterranean Journal of Social
Sciences. 6(4). pp.632.
Global
Zhang, X. and Bartol, K.M., 2010. Linking empowering leadership and employee creativity: The
influence of psychological empowerment, intrinsic motivation, and creative process
engagement. Academy of management journal. 53(1). pp.107-128.
Boxall, P. and Macky, K., 2009. Research and theory on high‐performance work systems:
progressing the high‐involvement stream. Human Resource Management Journal. 19(1).
pp.3-23.
Gruman, J.A. and Saks, A.M., 2011. Performance management and employee
engagement. Human Resource Management Review. 21(2). pp.123-136.
Omolo, P. A. 2015. Effect of motivation on employee performance of commercial banks in
Kenya: A case study of Kenya Commercial Bank in Migori County. International Journal
of Human Resource Studies. 5(2). pp.87-103.