The effects of equity and motivation on the work performance of support staff at NIP Ltd.

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to establish the link between perception of equity

and work performance of the non-technical support staff of the NIP as well as to

determine whether there is a link between work performance and motivation of the NIP

non-technical support staff.

Since the determination of fairness is based on individual feelings and perception data

was collected through survey questionnaires and interviews to gain an in-depth

understanding of issues which influence an individuals’ determination of fairness of

equity.

The study utilized a quantitative approach based on an interpretive theory, where data

collected was analysed and communicated through correlations and interpreted to depict

the norm or average of the group’s performance.

The quantitative method was relevant for this study as the study aimed to establish

the relationship between Equity of Treatment and Motivation as independent variables

against Work Performance as the dependent variable

The study found a very strong correlation between equity of treatment and levels of

work performance, as well as between the motivation and work performance.

The study further found a direct link between the two independent variables, equity of

treatment and motivation.

It could thus be concluded that low levels of work performance can be attributed to

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feelings of lack of equitable treatment which resulted into feelings of dissatisfaction and

de-motivation.