Factors influencing employee motivation in tile manufacturing industry in Sri Lanka

Abstract

This paper presents factors that affect to the level of employee motivation in ceramic tile manufacturing industry in Sri Lanka. The labour productivity in ceramic tile industry in Sri Lanka far lower (7200 Sq.) comparing to other countries. Among the other factors that impact on productivity, employee motivation is considered as direct influencer. Therefore, this research focuses on identifying factors that influencing the employee motivation in ceramic tile manufacturing industry and identifying areas to be improved regarding the employee motivation in the sector. In order to accomplish the objectives proposed, selfadministrative survey questionnaire has been used. Questionnaire was developed in two languages i.e. Sinhala and English. Data have been analysedusing SPSS and sample of 65 respondents. The findings shows pay and benefit as the most important factor in employee motivation while interpersonal relationship and job security as second and third important factors respectively. Then based on the survey findings the researcher presents some recommendations for the industry. In turn this research helps the measurement to formulate suitable policy to motivate the employees.