MOTIVATION AND PRODUCTIVITY OF PRODUCTION STAFF AT AN AUTO PARS FACTORY

Abstract

The objective of this study is to explore the correlation between motivation and productivity of the
production staff at an automotive parts manufacturing plant. The research method used was a survey of the
employees in the production department of TBKK (Thailand) Company, and the sample group comprises
160 respondents.
The study finds that most of the survey respondents were males aged 31–40 years old. Most of
them have either high school or vocational school level education. The average monthly salary of most of
the respondents is in the range of 10,001– 20,000 baht and the average job tenure of most of the
respondents is 3 years or less.
The results of the survey on the correlation between the production staff’s motivation and
productivity show that the employees were motivated when they felt that their salaries correspond with
their education level, skills and their work responsibilities. The results indicate that the employees felt the
work that they did should help improve their skills and these employees are the ones that were the most
productive.
This study suggests that management should encourage employees to improve their skills by
allowing the employees to learn and improve and offering training while at the same time also allowing the
employees to put their skills into practice. Has a value equal to Sig 0.002. The study also suggests that wage
and salary levels should match the employees’ education, skill sets, position or rank and the tasks for which
they are responsible. This means the pay scale should be well-defined and can be clearly explained. The
pay scale must align with the labor market rates. Has a value equal to Sig 0.000, and the pay structure
should be based on how important each job is. When these expectations are met. Has a value equal to Sig
0.045, the employees will feel more motivated to do their work well, which will result in increased
productivity.