"What Motivates Employees in Present Day Organizational Settings?” An Indian Perspective

Abstract

Motivation acts as a force multiplier. Organizational success cannot happen without employee motivation and organizations need to be aware what motivates employees. While theories stand the test of time along with their share of criticism and/ or inadequacy, this research is aimed to identify what motivates employees in present day organizational settings? Empirical study has identified individual identity, development, importance, empathy and rewards as present day motivational triggers. Organizations aiming to achieve higher employee motivational levels need to evolve human resource policies and practices giving importance to these triggers.