An Analysis of the Impact of Motivation on Employee Performance: A Case Study of Selected Private Universities in Lusaka

Abstract

The purpose of conducting this research was to analyze the impact of Motivation on employee performance. One of the major concerns of organizations is its profitability, hence the need for efficiency. Organizations are in continuous state of competition, and this has increased the need to improve employee’s performance in organizations. The major focus of the study was in the education sector particularly the selected private universities in Lusaka district. A sample of 143 respondents was used which included Professors, Top Admin staff, Lecturers and supporting staff members of the selected private universities of Lusaka district. Distribution tables, pie charts and percentage tables were used to analyse and simplify the primary data that was collected. It is vital for any Organization including the education sector to persistently discover different ways of motivating employees. Retaining their staff is very important for the growth and efficiency of the universities. From the findings it was revealed that, motivation can either increase or decrease performance of employees depending on the form of motivation used. Organisation should understand the motivating need of each employee to improve performance. The study concluded that employee performance in relation to motivation is a vital aspect influencing this research.