Case Study: Employee Motivation's Impact on Tesco's Performance

This case study investigates the impact of employee motivation on Tesco's performance, employing a descriptive research design and qualitative data collection methods. The study aims to analyze the theoretical concepts of employee motivation, identify factors affecting it, and evaluate its relation to business performance. Data was collected via questionnaires from 30 Tesco PLC employees and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings indicate that both monetary and non-monetary rewards play a crucial role in enhancing employee commitment and productivity. The study concludes that organizations need to strategically plan motivation based on employee performance levels, utilizing both intrinsic and extrinsic motivational tools to improve overall morale and achieve desired goals. It recommends further research into the role of motivation on employee performance for a better understanding of the subject.

To analyse the impact of employee motivation on
the performance of the company: Study on
Tesco

Aim and Objectives
• Aim: Key motive behind the present study is to have evolution of impact
of employee motivation on the performance of Tesco.
• Objectives
• To analyze the theoretical concept of employee motivation
• To analyze the factors affecting employee motivation
• To evaluate the relation between employee motivation and business
performance
• To recommend effective measures to enhance employee motivation
within the business

Methodology
• In present study, descriptive research design will be used so that in-depth
information in regard to subject can be gathered. It will assist in analysing
the impact of motivation on performance.
• Qualitative techniques of data collection and interpretation will be adopted
by researcher.
• Questionnaire will be designed to accomplish primary data collection. Online,
books and other sources will provide support to secondary data collection.
• Thematic technique of data analysis will be employed by investigator.
Responses will be taken from 30 employees of Tesco PLC in order to meet
key goals and objectives.

Theme 1: Employee motivation helps in boosting the productivity of the employees
Employee motivation helps in
boosting the productivity of
the employees
· Yes 20
· No 10

Theme 2: Non monetary rewards help in enhancing commitment towards company
2. Non monetary rewards help in enhancing commitment towards
company
· Strongly agree
14
· Agree 5
· Neutral 3
· Disagree 4
· Strongly Disagree
4

Theme 3: Monetary rewards aids in gaining high performance from employees
3. Monetary rewards aids in gaining high
performance from employees
· Strongly agree
12
· Agree 7
· Neutral 4
· Disagree 3
· Strongly Disagree
4

Conclusion and
Recommendation
• As per above study, it can be concluded that there are diverse kinds of motivation that
need to be referred by management. Classification of methods can be as intrinsic and
extrinsic motivation. It has been noticed that extrinsic motivation is related to the
personal needs of employee and intrinsic is associated with the organizational
performance. It has been noticed that motivational tools are beneficial to advance the
morale that also helps in improving overall performance.
• It can be recommended that organization needs to plan motivation in accordance with the
level at which the employees are performing. It is necessary for business firm to make
sure that motivational techniques are being applied effectively so that goals and
objectives can be accomplished in desired way. Other than this, it can also be
recommended that for better understanding of the subject the further research can be
carried out. Investigation on role of motivation on employee performance will also be
evaluated in desired way.

References
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• Golafshani, N., 2003. Understanding Reliability and
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