Motivation model for improving productivity in a manufacturing unit – a success story

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide a useful motivational scheme for a practicing manager to improve the performance of a manufacturing unit.

Design/methodology/approach

In this paper, the main causes for the present low productivity of the manufacturing unit are analysed and a multi‐factor group incentive scheme is designed for motivating the employees in order to improve the productivity of a manufacturing unit.

Findings

This paper provides information about various factors having a bearing on productivity and performance‐reward relationship in a practical way.

Practical implications

The paper is a very useful source of information for practicing managers to motivate the employees for improving the productivity in a manufacturing environment.

Originality/value

The model presented in this paper may be of immense help to a practicing manager to improve the productivity of a manufacturing unit by motivating the employees.

Citation

Prasada Rao, Y.V.S.S.S.V. (2006), "Motivation model for improving productivity in a manufacturing unit – a success story", International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Vol. 55 No. 5, pp. 430-436. https://doi.org/10.1108/17410400610671453