Motivational Strategies and Enhancement of Employeesa Performance in the Nigerian Food, Beverage and Tobacco (Fobeto) Industry

Grace O. Akinola

Motivational Strategies and Enhancement of Employeesa Performance in the Nigerian Food, Beverage and Tobacco (Fobeto) Industry

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This study examined the various motivational strategies available to workers of the Nigerian food, beverage and tobacco industry; and determined employees’ perception of the best motivation strategy for enhancing their job performance. Primary and secondary data were sourced for this study. Primary data were collected through administration of questionnaire to employees of five purposively selected companies out of 15 quoted companies in the industry. Stratified random sampling technique was used in selecting respondents from these companies, using the three levels of management for stratification, with a sample fraction of 15 percent. Secondary data were sourced from Nigeria Stock Exchange Factsbook. Data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed various motivational strategies available to workers of the industry, found the best motivational strategy in the industry which, if properly used, would result in 80% increase in organizational performance. The study concluded that the use of perceived best motivational strategy by employees should be encouraged to bring about remarkable improvement to organizational performance in the industry.

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Grace O. Akinola. 2014. "Motivational Strategies and Enhancement of Employeesa Performance in the Nigerian Food, Beverage and Tobacco (Fobeto) Industry". Global Journal of Management and Business Research - A: Administration & Management GJMBR-A Volume 14 (GJMBR Volume 14 Issue 26 (A6)).

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Crossref Journal DOI 10.17406/GJMBR

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beverage and tobacco industry employee motivation Food Nigeria organisational performance

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Submission ReceivedDecember 14, 2013
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