Determinants of Employee Motivation for Organisational Commitment

Abstract

Motivation is a psychological process in which unsatisfied needs produces drives that are focused on goals. Managers focus on extrinsic rewards, such as pay, to motivate employees, while ignoring intrinsic rewards which enhance employee commitment and job satisfaction. The study was conducted by survey method and interview of employees in University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus. Secondary data were obtained from books, journals, and internet. The target population consists of senior administrative staff and academic staff in the University. The objectives of the study are to ascertain the dimensions of motivation for employee commitment, determine how salary and working condition influence employee productivity, and ascertain the extent to which responsibility and personal growth influence employee commitment. Findings revealed that job design and autonomy are dimensions of motivation for employee commitment, salary and working condition have long term effect on employee productivity, responsibility, and personal growth had a significant and positive influence on employee commitment. The conclusion and recommendation respectively state that: High performance could be achieved by highly – motivated people who are ready to use their discretionary effort. Organisations should provide the scenario within which high levels of motivation can be achieved by offering incentives and rewards, satisfying work, and opportunities for learning and growth.