Empirical Examination of Intrinsic Motivation as a Predictor of Organizational Productivity

Abstract

The issue of motivation has continually posed a big challenge to business organizations around the globe especially in the manufacturing industries where high levels of productivity affect or play a major role in determining the profitability, growth, development, stability and future success of an organization. Therefore, an organization in a bid to achieve success in maintaining a competitive edge over its rival as well as avoid a steady decline in productivity levels, must ensure members of the workforce are adequately motivated. The primary purpose of this study is to examine the effect of intrinsic motivation on organizational productivity. This study adopted a descriptive and causal research design as well as the survey method. In the investigation, a total of 185 respondents were sampled using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis. Findings revealed that intrinsic motivation has a significant effect on organizational productivity (r = .252 at p= 0.000). The results also revealed that intrinsic motivation also has a significant effect on the level of effectiveness as well as efficiency of workers. This study recommended that management of organizations should take appropriate measures in ensuring that employees are adequately intrinsically motivated in order to improve their individual as well as organizational performance and productivity levels.