Employee motivation and work performance: A comparative study of mining companies in Ghana
Abstract: The paper
empirically compares employee motivation and its impact on performance in
Ghanaian Mining Companies, where in measuring performance, the job satisfaction
model is used.
Design/methodology/approach: The study employed exploratory research
design in gathering data from four large-scale Gold mining companies in Ghana
with regards to their policies and structures in the effectiveness of
motivational tools and strategies used by these companies.
Findings: The study observed that, due to the risk factors associated
with the mining industry, management has to ensure that employees are well
motivated to curb the rate at which employees embark on industrial unrest which
affect performance, and employees are to comply with health and safety rules because
the industry contribute hugely to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the
country.
Research Limitations/Implications: Limitation to the present study
include the researcher’s inability to contact other mining companies. However,
the study suggests possibilities for future research including contacting other
mining companies, expanding the sample size, managers ensuring that the safety
and health needs of staff are addressed particularly those exposed to toxic and
harmful chemicals.
Originality/Value: A lot of studies have been done on mining companies in
the past. This paper fills a gap perceived that employees in this sector are
highly motivated in spite of the challenges being faced by them, and knowing
more about what keeps employees moving is still of national interest.
Author: Elizabeth Boye
Kuranchie-Mensah, Kwesi Amponsah-Tawiah
Journal Code: jptindustrigg160014
