JOB SATISFACTION: A MOTIVATIONAL TOOL

The study examined job satisfaction as motivational tool for increased productivity. Four research objectives were raised to carryout the study, the four specific objectives were to: know what makes job satisfaction a motivation tools for increased productivity; Identify the various tools methods used to measure job satisfaction and the impact on productivity among employees; explore the factors that contribute to employee satisfaction and their potential to drive productivity improvement at work and examine the conditions and workplace factors that lead to employee dissatisfaction, with the goal of identifying areas for productivity enhancement. The research was limited to the selected organization(s) name Nadia enterprise in Benin City, Edo State. The population of this study is made up of all the staff in Nadia Enterprise. The study covers all groups and cadre of staff in the Organization. The population stands at 85 staff in the Organization being composed of professionals and non-professionals. The absence of a sampling technique in the questionnaire administration for this study was attributed to the insufficient staffing levels at Nadia Enterprise. The staff at Nadia Enterprise is relatively small or homogeneous in terms of characteristics relevant to the study, using a sampling technique may not yield substantial benefits. Computed frequency distributions, averages, modes, range and percentages was used to draw inferences on the degree of occurrence of the variables measured within our study sample. It was concluded that a substantial proportion of respondents recognize a positive relationship between job satisfaction and both employee motivation and increased productivity. Furthermore, the majority of participants underscore the pivotal role of recognition and appreciation in enhancing job satisfaction, ultimately leading to improved productivity. Based on the findings and conclusion the researcher then give the necessary recommendations.