The Effect of Motivation on Project Execution in Nigeria: A Case Study of Bayelsa Plastic Industry, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Abstract

This paper recognized motivation (intrinsic or extrinsic to workers) as an instrument for efficient and effective execution of a project. The paper examined if workers are highly motivated, the motivational factors that mostly affect workers’ performance, the effect of motivation on workers’ performance in project execution, and the relationship that exist between Project execution and workers’ motivation in Bayelsa Plastic Industry, Yenagoa Bayelsa state, Nigeria. The paper sought answers to research questions by employing survey design, using multistage sampling technique to select respondents. Data was elicited from 61 respondents with the help of a 14-item questionnaire and personal interview. The respondents consisted of management and staff of the establishment under study. Data for this study were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and chi-square (X2) was used to test hypotheses at 5% significant level. The study revealed that if workers were poorly motivated, workers preferred extrinsic to intrinsic motivational factors and that there is a positive and significant relationship between workers’ motivation and performance in project execution. The paper recommended, a consistent study and assessment of individual worker’s needs, wants, desire, personal interest, aspirations, and their performance level in order to know what motivate workers at every point in time and therefore take necessary actions to stimulate their efforts towards high standard performances, efficient, and effective project execution, timely project completion, and reward them accordingly. Motivation plan and budget should be included in company’s budget, corporate policy and plan.