Factors Responsible for Employees’ Motivation: A Case Study of Indian NGOs

Authors

  • Pragati Mishra   Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS), Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune

Keywords:

Motivational Factors, Intrinsic/Extrinsic Motivation Factors, Motivation Theory Indian NGO/NPO.

Abstract

The research focusses on determinants of motivation in NGOs/NPOs. Motivation is a skill of influencing the worker and making them do desired activities in a particular manner. An NGO is a non-governmental organization which is a non-profit one, formed either at a local, national or worldwide level. Many NGOs are tiny, and the majority have 2 to 5 staff; around 5% have employees between 6 and 10 workers, and just about 8.5% are non-governmental organizations that employ more than ten individuals. Questions were asked through an Online Forms amongst the NGO/NPO employees. Collected data were analysed through statistical methods namely Regression Analysis and Correlation Analysis. The respondents were instructed to answer the questions carefully and honestly. The questionnaire included a short introduction which talked about how honesty is vital in obtaining the correct information, and also mentioned that the suggestions will be shared with management for execution. The study provided a brief analysis of different factors affecting motivation.

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Published

2021-12-31

How to Cite

Mishra, P. (2021). Factors Responsible for Employees’ Motivation: A Case Study of Indian NGOs. Journal of Applied Management- Jidnyasa, 13(2), 68–87. Retrieved from https://simsjam.net/index.php/Jidnyasa/article/view/167759

Issue

Volume 13, Issue 2, July-December 2021

Section

Research Papers

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