RSCH 600: Motivation's Impact on Organizational Performance

This research proposal, prepared for University Canada West's RSCH 600 course, investigates the crucial role of employee motivation in enhancing organizational performance, using Walmart, Canada, as a case study. The proposal includes an abstract, introduction, literature review, and a detailed methodology outlining the research questions, hypothesis, and data collection methods. The study aims to understand the impact of both intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors on employee productivity and overall business success. The report explores the statement of the problem, significance of the study, and the purpose of the study which is to evaluate the role of employee motivation on employee productivity. The literature review examines existing research on motivation, compensation, and employee behavior, while the methodology explains the mixed-methods approach to be used. The research includes a time plan and budget, aiming to provide actionable recommendations for improving employee motivation and organizational outcomes. The study seeks to address the challenges of employee engagement, retention, and recruitment within a competitive business environment.

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Assessment of the Role of Motivation on Organizational Performance
Paramjit Singh (1814798)
University Canada West
Professor: Dereje Bezabih
Six Hundred RSCH RESEARCH
21 July 2019

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Research title
Assessment of the role of motivation on organizational performance, a case of
Walmart, Canada. The research has studied the role that motivation plays in the development
of the organizational performance. The research thus has a very interesting topic and can
provide a great source of information regarding the subject.

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Abstract
The research proposal presented here has proposed to undertake a research that will address
the different kinds of the organizational support of the business. The organizational support
of the business will be thus play an important for the success of the business in the most
efficient manner. Motivation has been a key source of business success for the organizations.
The implementation of the motivational factors thus can be helpful for achieving all the goals
of the organization. The proposal has thus presented a brief overview of the main research
that will be undertaken in the future. The future of the organizations depends directly on their
ability to motivate the employees. The proposal starts with a brief overview of the research
and presents a discussion on the subject chosen for study. The research proposal has
presented the purpose and the questions that will get answered in the research. The proposal
thus answers the different answers related to the research topic and makes use of the available
options that makes the research a success. The proposal also presents a brief review of the
secondary literature and the different methods that needs to make the research. Lastly, the
research has presented a clear overview of the different time schedule that gets to use to
deliver the research in different phases.

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Table of Contents
Research title..............................................................................................................................2
Abstract......................................................................................................................................3
Introduction/Background...........................................................................................................5
Statement of the Problem...........................................................................................................7
Why is this topic important........................................................................................................8
Significance of this study...........................................................................................................8
Purpose of the Study..................................................................................................................9
Research Question....................................................................................................................10
Research Hypothesis................................................................................................................11
PART I.....................................................................................................................................11
Literature Review.....................................................................................................................11
Annotated Bibliography...........................................................................................................12
Literature Gap..........................................................................................................................18
Comparison in between the chosen articles.............................................................................18
PART II....................................................................................................................................19
Literature Map..........................................................................................................................19
Figure 1: Literature Map......................................................................................................19
Methods to answer your research question and their justification...........................................19
What kinds of instruments, variables, materials, or sources will be used? Reasons for using
mixed methods and the justification if they were sequential, concurrent or transformative.. .20

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The kinds of data/information that is planned to be collected.................................................20
Two or three alternative ways you could gather data/information for this research................21
Choosing the research participants and their sources..............................................................21
Sampling methods and sample size..........................................................................................22
If not using research participants, who will be used as the target audience of the data?.........22
How will analysis the data or information be collected? How will this validate the findings or
the conclusions?.......................................................................................................................23
What ethical issues will the research project present?.............................................................23
What biases might be bringing to the research and how that bias will be addressed...............23
Part 4........................................................................................................................................24
Project Work Plan and Deliverables........................................................................................24
Time plan.................................................................................................................................24
Figure No 2: Gantt chart.......................................................................................................25
Budget of the Research............................................................................................................26
References................................................................................................................................27

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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
conducting suitable behavior towards their allocated work. It will make be imperative to
make a favorable image of the firm among employees (Conrad, Ghosh, & Isaacson, 2015).
The organization could develop an imperative policy with respect to compensation and
increase the productivity of employees. In the current era, the performance of workforces
could be vital caused by 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 the need for training and development. It would be
effective in obtaining the real outcome. A proper observation shows that all phases of
employment like personnel decision regarding job rotation, personal decision, and job
augmentation (Fiaz, Su, & Saqib, 2017).
Further, observation shows that motivation is effective for operating each individual
and the needs of the approaches combination. Motivation could be determined as the mixture
action and encouragement. The performance could opinion of the multiplicative acts of
encouragement as well as capability (Li, Barrick, Zimmerman, & Chiaburu, 2014).
Moreover, the motivation model has relied on the procedure of governing the selection by the
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

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effective in getting effective data to meet the aim and objectives of the task of organizations.
Thus, motivation is a procedure that enables an individual to move forward towards the goal.
Detailed discussion on the subject shows that the inspiration the behavior of the person is a
crucial factor for the inspiration process. Investigator put forward theories which tried to
examine the propose approaches which could explain the human inspiration (Bedarkar &
Pandita, 2014).
Statement shows that the “hierarchy of needs theory” put forward by Maslow is a
major theory for the assignment. 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. Illustration shows that if a person gets inspired then he would definitely
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).
The following research will be addressing the different kinds of the motivational
factors and the perspectives of the business in the most systematic and efficient manner. As
mentioned earlier, the purpose of the project based on inspiration and special factors to make
the employees dedicated towards the work and improve the professional performance of the
organization in the best possible manner. Motivation is an integral part of the globalized
business world of the modern days. Almost each and everything of the modern day business
world has its origins based on motivation. The use of the motivation can engage the
employees in a positive manner with the organization. Therefore, the proper understanding of
the motivation and the factors related to the same can be used for attract and maintain a true

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and dedicated workforce. Therefore, the research, which attracts the discussion of the modern
trends of business, is important in the following regards.
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.
Results also shows that multiple studies at the global level demonstrated that workforces who
are passionate towards their job as well as company then it has a large impact on the overall
performance of the employee. It would lead to higher employee productivity. The number of
organizations affected by a lack of employee motivation also increases (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. Private-sector employees were more
struggling more as compared to other organizations. Examination shows 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 illustration put forward shows 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. Different
evaluations based on the study shows 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. Results shows that the employee feels encouraged by
considering financial sources and reach at the reliable conclusion (Shahzadi, Javed, Pirzada,
Nasreen, & Khanam, 2014).

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Why is this topic important
This study is effective for the researcher as it could be effective in collecting
information about employee productivity and employee emotions. This study conducted on
the employees of Walmart because they have shared their opinion as well as views towards
the role of employee motivation on employee productivity. The survey also has an impact on
the overall performance of the research outcome.
The study performed in Canada is 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
Inspired workforces are needed in the rapidly changing their atmosphere (Maduka &
Okafor, 2014). The study is significant as because it deals with the critical subject of
motivation among the employees. The subject is highly significant as because the modern day
business organizations generally attains profitability through the performance of the
employees. The performance of the employees has links to the success of the organization in
the market in a direct manner. The motivation of the employees needs special attention given,
the modern day business needs. Most of the business organizations and their management
have evaluated the use of the motivational factors and implemented them to inspire and
motivate the employees of the business to earn extensive profits. The study is significant for
the companies that fails to understand the force created by motivational factors to increase the
performance standards of the organization.
The subject prefers the use of the different perspectives related to motivation, which is
one of the major elements of the following study. The different perspectives of motivation

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helps to make the most of the market factors and employ the motivated people to address the
different issues. It is important for the employees to make use of the different kinds of the
resource sources, which comes forward in the research based on motivation and its role in the
performance of the employees. The study thus signifies the strategic implementation of the
motivational factors to address the issues related to the subject.
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 are as follows:
 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.
The role of the employee based motivation and its impact on the performance of the
employees forms the main subject of the study and detailed research. The subject itself is
highly significant, as it will be identifying the various perspectives related to the
motivational factors. The motivational factors generally plays a crucial and strong role to
determine the performance and profit of the organization. Different other researches
based on the same subject has clearly proved that the more better and dominant the power
of motivation, the better will be the success and profit of the company. Thus, in other
words, the presence of a better motivational strategy helps the organization to put a step
forward to address the different issues of the organization. However in most of the cases
it is seen that a percentage of the companies generally fail to address the issues with
motivation. Therefore, the study has a definite purpose, as it will present a proper picture
and solution to the organizations, which fails to implement proper motivational strategies.

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Therefore, the management of the companies, which has issues in understanding the
motivational perspectives and features, will be the direct benefits of the research results.
The anticipated outcomes for the research will be as follows,
a. Present the best motivational factors to the employees
b. Presentation of the strategies of motivation
c. The role played by the motivational factors to develop a person as a successful
professional
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
 There is a positive relationship between employee motivation and employee
productivity
 There is no relationship between employee productivity and employee motivation.
 My research is answerable by taking the relevant information and data from journals
and textbooks.
PART I
Literature Review
According to Manzoor (2012), employee motivation has been depending highly on
the societal impact potential as per the job they are performing in Walmart. To be specific,
the activities that performed by the employees as per their designations have been acting
important.

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Again, according to Rajhans (2012), the treatment that received by the employees
currently working their respective organization, which is Walmart in this case affects the
motivation. The rewards that they receive for the job that they are performing also acts as a
motivating factor. The team that the employees put into also plays an important role in
motivating them. The salary scale that provided are the main parts in this section.
Again, as per Aarts & Itansa (2016), financial incentives affect the work performance.
The motivation provided to the employees segments in two sections, namely intrinsic and
extrinsic motivation. As per intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, a direct relation, starts it
establishment for Walmart, is important. Extrinsic motivation can often considered to relate
in a negative manner to the motivation process of the employees and are moderately
undesired in case of Walmart. Whereas in case of intrinsic motivation, it is considered to
have a positive impact on the functional process of the employees.
As per Balkin, Roussel & Werner (2015), usage of self-determination theory and
motivation crowding theory might be benefitting the work process of Walmart. In role job
performance as well as increased creativity can gained due to proper motivation.
Again, according to Mostafa, Gould‐Williams & Bottomley (2015), approach
motivation has been affecting the functional process towards positive motivation.
Constructive voice during the sectioning of workplace and hence wise affecting the
contingent self-esteem of the employee. Formulation of tailored policies of the employees
might be affecting the motivation of the employees.