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Spring 2008

An Organizational Assessment of Motivation andPerformance in the WorkplaceAlexis ArnoldSt. John Fisher College

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An Organizational Assessment of Motivation and Performance in theWorkplace

AbstractThis report focuses on motivation in the workplace, specifically, how motivation affects the work andperformance of the staff members at Lavery Library. for the purpose of this report, motivation can bedescribed as "the complex forces, needs, drives, tension states, or other mechanisms within us that will createand maintain voluntary activity directed toward the achievement of personal goals" (Skemp-Arlt & Toupence,2007, p.28). The recommendations in this report are based on the combined data from the initial motivationsurvey as well as the responses from the focus groups. The purpose of this report is to establish what specificfactors contribute to the motivation of staff members; to establish their current levels of motivation and itseffect on their perceived performance; and to present a finalized report to the organization that summarizesimportant findings, recommendations, and best practices for the future. The 16 qualitative questions inparticular were meant to gather information specific to the individual staff member completing the survey.While staff members were encouraged to be as specific and descriptive as possible in their responses, it shouldbe noted that because answers were qualitative, some interpretation of answers was required. This report shouldnot be taken as a performance evaluation of either Lavery Library, staff members, or managers. Rather, it serves as a"snapshot" objective assessment of the current status of employees' motivation and performance.Furthermore, it also serves as a means by which to gain increased insight into the morale, feelings andopinions of these employees.

Document TypeThesis

Degree NameMS in Human Resource Development

DepartmentEducation

Subject CategoriesEducation

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