Possibilities between Motivation and Productivity: A Case Study in the Upper Tietê

Abstract

Guided by the theory of Herzberg (Lacombe, 2005) studying hygiene factors corresponding to the internal environment of the organization, in which the motivating factors may be related to achievement, respect and recognition, are intrinsic aspects of people. Although it is not possible to enforce a particular human motivation, you can work and develop an environment conducive to aggregate and stimulate the individual satisfaction and even start producing better. This article aims to verify how motivation can open up possibilities for increasing productivity. Thus, as a research subject was selected a company Upper Tietê, located in Mogi das Cruzes - SP, which was applied a scale with 27 items related to influencing factors of motivation, work environment, relationships, organizational culture and interaction. These factors were analyzed using structural equation modeling matrix estimation by partial least squares. The company has 104 employees, of which, 78 employees responded to the survey. As a result, it was observed that motivated employees tend to create a quality work environment, therefore, interact and relate better and within the culture of the organization. These factors, as a consequence, enable better business productivity.

Keywords

• Motivation
• Influential factors
• Productivity
• Satisfaction