Employee motivation

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Behavioural scientists have been plagued with the problem of what determines human behaviour at particular times. In the work scenario, these causes are said to be deeply embedded in the remuneration package and the conditions of service

This research was prompted by the exclusive nature of the Namibian public service that has made a transition from the colonial dispensation based on segregation that permeated every aspect of the society. However, despite the various efforts of the government, a feeling of apathy still prevails among the employees of the service who feel inadequately remunerated and thus, de-motivated to work

In conducting this study, motivation theories were carefully evaluated and applied to the public service of Namibia's situation. It was discovered among other things that what is most discouraging is not the inadequate remuneration but other conditions of service like the organisational structure and appraisal methods

To this effect, thirteen (13) recommendations were proffered, grouped into two adopting Herzberg's classification of needs. The first category (the motivators) contains issues like training, career development, the appraisal system, acknowledgement of performance, communication, and Affirmative Action. The second category (the Hygiene factors) includes the review of salaries, introduction of essential commodities, the maternity leave benefit, and the reintroduction of the service bonus and the privation package