How Employee Motivation and Quality Assurance influences Organizational Performance on Palm Oil Projects in Uganda

Johnson Ssekakubo¹, Freddie Lwanga², Jackson Bwire Mc³, George Ndiwalana⁴

¹Department of Management Science, Makerere University Business School

²Department of Human Resource Management, Makerere University Business School

³Cavendish University

⁴Department of Accounting, Makerere University Business School

Corresponding author Email: kimayoka@gmail.com

Accepted 07 July 2014

Abstract

Using a descriptive case study and quantitative research techniques, this study examined the influence of employee motivation and quality assurance on organizational performance on palm oil project in Kalangala district, Uganda. Data were collected from 291 respondents, comprising of employees and palm oil famers using a self-administered questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, factor analysis, and correlation and regression analysis methods.  Results indicate that there is a positive relationship between employee motivation and Quality Assurance (r = .293*, p<.05). This indicates that if employees were motivated, there will be improved quality assurance. Regression results reveal that Employee Motivation and Quality Assurance can predict 72.5% of organizational performance (Adjusted R Square = .725, Sig. =.000). For improved organizational performance, managers should work towards improving both employee motivation and quality assurance since these have been found to positively influence organizational performance.

Keywords: Employee Motivation, Quality Assurance, Organizational Performance