Importance of Motivation on Employee Performance at Marks and Spencer

This report investigates the critical role of motivation in enhancing employee performance, focusing on a case study of Marks and Spencer. The research begins with an overview of the study's aim, research questions, and methodology, including secondary and primary research methods, sampling techniques, and qualitative analysis. The report explores the concept of motivation, various motivation strategies, and the relationship between motivation and employee performance. Secondary research provides a foundation for understanding the interrelationship between motivation and employee performance, while primary research, using a simple random sampling of 30 Marks and Spencer employees, offers insights into the practical application of motivation strategies. Thematic data analysis is employed to analyze findings, presented through tables and graphs, to determine the impact of monetary and non-monetary benefits on employee performance. The report concludes by highlighting the use of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation factors in creating a positive work environment and achieving organizational goals, supported by references to relevant academic sources.

Examining Research

Table of Contents
Topic...........................................................................................................................................1
Aim..............................................................................................................................................1
Research questions......................................................................................................................1
Plan..............................................................................................................................................1
Sampling technique.....................................................................................................................1
Method........................................................................................................................................1
Analysis.......................................................................................................................................2
Answer of the research questions................................................................................................2
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................3

Topic
Importance of motivation to improve the performance of employees
Aim
The aim of the study is to determine the importance of motivation upon employee
performance: A study on Marks and Spencer.
Research questions
 What is the concept of motivation?
 What are the different motivation strategies used by the company to improve
performance of employees?
 What is the relationships between the motivation and employee performance?
Plan
Firstly, scholar conduct secondary research in which relevant articles and books are
selected which are published within last 5 years. Further, research methodology is used that
helps to examine the methods which helps to conduct the study in precise manner in which data
collection methods, sampling are identified (Mohajan, 2018). Moreover, in order to meet the
define aim, scholar conduct primary research which is a fresh study that helps to examine the
importance of motivation upon employees performance. Then thematic analysis will be
performed on the basis of questions asked which interpret whether the research questions are
answered or not.
Sampling technique
To achieve the define aim, scholar uses simple random sampling method in which 30
employees of Marks and Spencer will be selected who provide their views in order to generate
the best results (Kumar, 2018). Through this method scholar will extract the sample from the
larger population who are able to answer the research questions and it is easy to use and provide
valid results as well.
Method
In order to conduct the study in effective manner, qualitative study is used which in turn
helps to provide in-depth discussion and understand the concepts and opinions which in turn
generate the new ideas of a research (Olusadum and Anulika, 2018). Through this method,
investigator able to generate the best outcome that helps to determine the relationship between
motivation and employee performance. Moreover, both primary and secondary data collection
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methods are used which in turn helps to meet the define aim and answer the research questions
as well.
Analysis
By using thematic data analysis, scholar also present the entire findings in an effective
manner through table and graphs which in turn assist to conduct the entire research in better
way. Through data analysis, scholar also examine the actual performance and strategies used by
manager of Marks and Spencer in order to enhance the performance level among workers.
Answer of the research questions
Withe the help of secondary research it is analyzed that there is a direct interrelationship
between motivation and employee performance such that if Marks and Spencer offer monetary
and non- monetary benefits to their employees then it will assist to encourage employee to
perform more well (Badrianto and Ekhsan, 2019). Hence, this is analyzed that with the help of
effective strategy company is able to sustain the brand image and meet the define aim as well. In
addition to this, company uses both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation factor that helps to satisfy
the need of employees and this in turn provide them positive working culture which in turn lead
to accomplish the set target as well.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Badrianto, Y. and Ekhsan, M., 2019. The Effect of Work Environment and Motivation on
Employee Performance of PT. Hasta Multi Sejahtera Cikarang. Journal of Research in
Business, Economics, and Education.1(1).
Kumar, R., 2018. Research methodology: A step-by-step guide for beginners. Sage.
Mohajan, H.K., 2018. Qualitative research methodology in social sciences and related
subjects. Journal of Economic Development, Environment and People.7(1). pp.23-48.
Olusadum, N.J. and Anulika, N.J., 2018. Impact of Motivation on Employee Performance: A
Study of Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Eduaction. Sigma. 1. p.1.
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