Employee Motivation on Organizational Effectiveness in Ministries and State Corporations, Kenya

Mahiri Esther | Dr. Wanyoike Rosemarie

Abstract: Across the globe, employee motivation focus has been increased to aidan efficient, effective and accountable public sector. Employee motivation is a key success pillar of any organizations, including that of Ministries and State corporations. The level of employee motivation can have a significant impact on organizational effectiveness, including productivity, efficiency, and profitability. In Kenya, there was a need to explore the relationship between employee motivation and organizational effectiveness in Ministries and State corporations. The study encompassed several objectives, including determining the effect of job satisfaction, examining the effect of career growth opportunities, and examining the effect of financial incentives on organizational effectiveness in State corporations in the public sector. The study used empirical literature review as the research design. The empirical literature review findings revealed that job satisfaction, career growth opportunities and financial incentives that have had a positive effect on organizational effectiveness. The study recommended Ministries and State corporations to prioritize creating a positive work environment that fosters employee motivation. Secondly, Ministries and State corporations to align individual employee goals with the overall objectives of the organization. Likewise, they should establish clear communication channels that allow employees to understand how their work contributes to the larger organizational goals. The study also recommended Ministries and State corporations to promote leadership and employee career growth. Lastly, Ministries and State corporations to establish performance management systems that focus on recognizing and rewarding employee efforts. This includes setting clear performance expectations, providing regular feedback, coaching, and offering performance-based incentives by acknowledging and rewarding high performers, organizations can create a culture of excellence and motivation.

Keywords: Incentive, Satisfaction, Career, Organizational Effectiveness

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 6, June 2023,

Pages: 1665 - 1667