ASSESSMENT OF MOTIVATIONAL PRACTICES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS TOWARD EMPLOYEES COMMITMENT: THE CASE OF ETHIOPIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to assess motivational practices and their implication towards employee’s commitment at the ERCS. To this end, a descriptive survey design involving both qualitative and quantitative approach was employed to answer the stated research questions. The study used both primary and secondary data sources. The required data for this study were collected via questionnaire and interview. The participants of the study were selected using stratified sampling method. Data were analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods. The data collected through interviews were analyzed qualitatively by using narrative data analysis method. As far as quantitative data is concerned Pearson Correlation analysis was calculated to assess the relationship between the variables of the study. The findings of the study indicated that employees were moderately satisfied when they were awarded intrinsically especially working for the humanitarian organization, and dissatisfied with extrinsic motivation practiced by the society, such as salary, getting promotion, long term training, and remuneration package . In general, the result of the finding indicated that motivational factors have significant impact on employee’s level of commitment in ERCS. This study hereby has recommended that the management teams in organizations should carry out a thorough study on the various motivational tools that can appeal and motivate their employees. ERCS should revisit its extrinsic motivational scheme to compute with other humanitarian organizations and to bring satisfaction to its employees.