Effects of motivation on Employee Performance: In the case of Ethiopian Airlines Addis Ababa

Abstract

The main aim of the study is to examine the effects of employees’ motivation on employees’ performance in the case of Ethiopian Airlines. A company may have good manager, good vision and good goal; however, if it neglects its employees that company is practically in turmoil. Unsatisfied employees produce unsatisfactory results; therefore, it is very vital for top management to take care of their employees to ensure that they are satisfied. Motivation is vital to employee’s performance. This study was conducted based on the data gathered from employees of Ethiopian Airlines. The design of the study was explanatory survey. Research was conducted using questionnaire. Out of 420 questionnaires that have been distributed, 399 (95%) were returned and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. To this end, the researcher has used stratified random sampling techniques to select sample elements from the organization. The mean value of the five-point Likert scale values of the dependent and various independent variables such as Payment, Fringe benefit, promotion, Co-worker relation, supervision and Career development were taken as motivational factors which determine the performance of the employees. The analysis of the data was done with the help of the SPSS. The research results found Payment, Fringe Benefit, promotion, Co-worker relation, supervision and Career development as major influencing factors for employee’s performance in Ethiopia Airlines. The study recommended that to increase employees’ performance organization need to focus on reasonable payment, attractive fringe benefit package, having strong leadership, promotion of staffs and smooth co-worker relationship for issues requested.