Abstract:
Motivation is one of the most important elements that contribute for the
achievement of organizational objectives. This study on the title, "A Study
on The Motivation Level of Employees With Reference to Merchandise
Wholesale and Import Trade Enterprise", is undertaken with the objectives
of (1) finding out the level of motivation in MEWIT,(2) determining the
relationship between factors like income level, position, age, sex and
motivating factors,(3) alleviating problems that result due to lack of
motivation,(4) giving emphasis to human aspects of the organization, and (4)
giving recommendations and suggestion to the organization on the level
motivation, how the existing system of motivation is valued by the
employees, and how it is ought to be changed if changes are got to be
necessary.
To meet the objectives a random sampling technique is used and
questionnaires were distributed to forty-six (46) individuals out of the total
population of350 employees in Addis Ababa branch of MEW IT. Interviews
were also made with five (5) individuals. The analysis techniques used were
statistical (percentage, graph and pie chart) and qualitative methods of
analysis.
The expected result of the study was that there is a relationship between
motivation and performance and the degree of motivation of employees is
reflected on their job. As the result of the study shows, the expected result is
true.
