This study examined the impact of motivation on the performance of restaurant employees within the Cape Coast Metropolis of the Central Region of Ghana. The study sought to identify motivational strategies used by the selected restaurants and determine their effectiveness in influencing employee performance. An ex-post facto research survey was adopting for the study using Maslow’s hierarchy of needs as the theoretical framework. Primary data were collected from 5 restaurant managers and 55 of their employees using simple random sampling to elicit data on motivational strategies enjoyed by the staff. The findings showed that motivational strategies used included the payment of bonuses, free communication, monetary rewards and the provision of free meals,recognition and rewards. Most of the employees were however dissatisfied with the motivational packages resulting in the low performance of the respondents as obtained from performance indicators on profitability, customer satisfaction and increased customer base, showing the ineffectiveness of the motivational strategies employed. Lack of effective implementation of some of the motivational strategies and inconsistency in strategic decisions were the major constraints affecting employees’ performance. It was thus recommended that more motivational incentives such as supported study leave should be planned for the employees in order to help reduce absenteeism and the high labour turnover in the restaurant industry in Ghana.
QSM Chap 6 Quality Service Delivery System in Tourism and Hospitality Industr...DitasDelaCruz
This document discusses planning and elements of an effective service delivery system in the tourism and hospitality industry. It identifies four key elements: service culture, service quality, employee engagement, and customer experience. It also categorizes elements that impact how service delivery systems are set up, such as layout, production philosophy, standardization, diversity of offerings, and interaction between front and back office activities. Finally, it outlines three phases to planning an effective delivery system: planning, monitoring, and evaluating.
1. Nike faced allegations of using sweatshops and substandard working conditions in overseas factories. This damaged Nike's reputation.
2. A lawsuit was filed against Nike for making false claims about its labor practices. The court ruled Nike's statements were considered advertising and must be factual.
3. While negative publicity can impact perception, Nike has continued financial success, suggesting the impact on sales is minimal and short-lived for a major brand. Consumers are often more focused on product attributes than labor practices.
Shristi is a private limited company that plans to manufacture sarees, shirts, mats and other handicrafts from banana fiber. The company aims to empower rural youth and promote sustainable products through its manufacturing unit located in Shimoga district of Karnataka. It plans to employ 50 people total, including laborers to extract fiber and artisans to weave the fiber into handicrafts. The social goals of the business are to generate employment, increase villagers' incomes, boost demand for bananas from farmers, and develop new skills among the rural population. The business will require an initial capital of 10 lakhs rupees.
The document discusses the hotel industry in the Philippines and provides an analysis of The Manila Hotel. It finds that the hotel industry is expected to see continued growth over the next five years. It analyzes factors like the competitive landscape, key players, consumer spending, production costs, and pricing strategies. Specifically for The Manila Hotel, it outlines the company's background, facilities, target markets, marketing strategies, and main competitors. Interviews with staff find consumers are not highly price sensitive given the hotel's luxury positioning and clientele.
The document discusses the components of the tourism and hospitality industry. It describes three categories that businesses in the industry fall into: direct providers like hotels and airlines, support services that assist direct providers, and developmental organizations involved in planning. It also outlines the various natural, infrastructure, transportation, and cultural resources that make up the supply components of the tourism industry.
2. Designing Quality Service
Many Leisure and tourism contexts contain a myriad of individual experiences, whether rich and fulfilling or superficial and merely entertaining, and have implications for understanding and designing the leisure and tourism product. The premise of giving the consumers what they want springs to mind when writing about design quality. Unfortunately it is not as easy as it suggests, because consumer needs and wants are constantly changing. What have been satisfied them at one time no longer does so. Leisure experiences, especially those catering for the youth market, can be in fashion one moment and out of favor the next. (E.g. themed pubs, skateboarding, step aerobics).
Characteristics of Service
The general consensus is that services have a number of characteristics common to manufacturing, the tangibles. These are not only the physical features of the environment that the service is delivered in but anything that is taken away by the customers.
Importance of Ethics in Hospitality and Tourism IndustryMuhammad Ali
The document discusses the importance of ethics in the hospitality industry. It states that the hospitality industry is competitive and customers and employees will leave quickly if dissatisfied, so trust is key to success. It also notes that ethics and profits are inversely related in the short term but ethics positively impact long term profitability. The document then lists 10 basic ethical principles for hospitality managers, which include honesty, integrity, fairness, respect for others, excellence, leadership, reputation, and accountability. It provides examples for each principle.
The document is a feasibility study for a proposed business called Creamy Pancake, which will be a partnership owned by seven students. The business will operate a pancake store located in Paranaque City that aims to serve tasty and affordable pancakes. The study outlines the company description, technical details of the business like production process and layout, management plan, marketing strategy, financial projections, and supporting documents. The main goal is for Creamy Pancake to become one of the popular pancake stores in the Philippines by serving delicious pancakes at a reasonable price.
QSM Chap 6 Quality Service Delivery System in Tourism and Hospitality Industr...DitasDelaCruz
This document discusses planning and elements of an effective service delivery system in the tourism and hospitality industry. It identifies four key elements: service culture, service quality, employee engagement, and customer experience. It also categorizes elements that impact how service delivery systems are set up, such as layout, production philosophy, standardization, diversity of offerings, and interaction between front and back office activities. Finally, it outlines three phases to planning an effective delivery system: planning, monitoring, and evaluating.
1. Nike faced allegations of using sweatshops and substandard working conditions in overseas factories. This damaged Nike's reputation.
2. A lawsuit was filed against Nike for making false claims about its labor practices. The court ruled Nike's statements were considered advertising and must be factual.
3. While negative publicity can impact perception, Nike has continued financial success, suggesting the impact on sales is minimal and short-lived for a major brand. Consumers are often more focused on product attributes than labor practices.
Shristi is a private limited company that plans to manufacture sarees, shirts, mats and other handicrafts from banana fiber. The company aims to empower rural youth and promote sustainable products through its manufacturing unit located in Shimoga district of Karnataka. It plans to employ 50 people total, including laborers to extract fiber and artisans to weave the fiber into handicrafts. The social goals of the business are to generate employment, increase villagers' incomes, boost demand for bananas from farmers, and develop new skills among the rural population. The business will require an initial capital of 10 lakhs rupees.
The document discusses the hotel industry in the Philippines and provides an analysis of The Manila Hotel. It finds that the hotel industry is expected to see continued growth over the next five years. It analyzes factors like the competitive landscape, key players, consumer spending, production costs, and pricing strategies. Specifically for The Manila Hotel, it outlines the company's background, facilities, target markets, marketing strategies, and main competitors. Interviews with staff find consumers are not highly price sensitive given the hotel's luxury positioning and clientele.
The document discusses the components of the tourism and hospitality industry. It describes three categories that businesses in the industry fall into: direct providers like hotels and airlines, support services that assist direct providers, and developmental organizations involved in planning. It also outlines the various natural, infrastructure, transportation, and cultural resources that make up the supply components of the tourism industry.
2. Designing Quality Service
Many Leisure and tourism contexts contain a myriad of individual experiences, whether rich and fulfilling or superficial and merely entertaining, and have implications for understanding and designing the leisure and tourism product. The premise of giving the consumers what they want springs to mind when writing about design quality. Unfortunately it is not as easy as it suggests, because consumer needs and wants are constantly changing. What have been satisfied them at one time no longer does so. Leisure experiences, especially those catering for the youth market, can be in fashion one moment and out of favor the next. (E.g. themed pubs, skateboarding, step aerobics).
Characteristics of Service
The general consensus is that services have a number of characteristics common to manufacturing, the tangibles. These are not only the physical features of the environment that the service is delivered in but anything that is taken away by the customers.
Importance of Ethics in Hospitality and Tourism IndustryMuhammad Ali
The document discusses the importance of ethics in the hospitality industry. It states that the hospitality industry is competitive and customers and employees will leave quickly if dissatisfied, so trust is key to success. It also notes that ethics and profits are inversely related in the short term but ethics positively impact long term profitability. The document then lists 10 basic ethical principles for hospitality managers, which include honesty, integrity, fairness, respect for others, excellence, leadership, reputation, and accountability. It provides examples for each principle.
The document is a feasibility study for a proposed business called Creamy Pancake, which will be a partnership owned by seven students. The business will operate a pancake store located in Paranaque City that aims to serve tasty and affordable pancakes. The study outlines the company description, technical details of the business like production process and layout, management plan, marketing strategy, financial projections, and supporting documents. The main goal is for Creamy Pancake to become one of the popular pancake stores in the Philippines by serving delicious pancakes at a reasonable price.
This presentation is a collection of student reports and based on the curriculum of the subject Tour Guiding Services for the students enrolled at the College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management of the Lyceum of the Philippines Cavite Campus.
This document discusses marketing aspects and demand analysis for projects. It provides details on:
1) Objectives of marketing studies such as analyzing past/present demand and supply and formulating marketing programs.
2) Parts of marketing studies including market analysis and marketing planning.
3) Techniques for estimating demand like using standards, chain ratios, and market build-up methods. Historical data from various sources can be analyzed to estimate past and present demand.
4) Methods for projecting future demand including surveying intentions, needs assessments, expert opinions, time series analysis, and market testing. Proper techniques should be chosen based on available data quality and quantity.
The document discusses branding for a coffee shop called Coffee Spot Cafe. It focuses on developing a logo and tagline that will represent the brand. The logo and tagline should convey the cafe's focus on high-quality coffee and a relaxed atmosphere.
This document discusses Filipino male vanity and grooming habits. It notes that 48% of Filipino men think they are attractive, higher than rates in other Asian countries. Filipino men spend significant time and money on their appearance, with 84% rating their looks as important. They frequently get haircuts, use grooming products like cologne, and visit beauty salons. Some get cosmetic procedures. This vanity is argued to stem from a desire to attract women and feel confident despite economic instability.
Waffle Empire plans to open a food cart in Downtown Disney Shanghai selling waffle sticks with various flavor and dipping sauce combinations. Strengths include low startup costs and Disney-trained staff, while challenges include limited marketing options and building brand awareness in a new culture. Opportunities exist in the growing Shanghai market and waffle popularity, while threats include competition. The goal is to position Waffle Empire as the most delicious convenience food through customer service, variety, and loyalty programs.
Rebranding of Dolor's Kakanin (Analyn Lee 2B6210)analyn lee
This document discusses rebranding Dolor's Kakanin, a Filipino dessert brand established in the 1930s. It analyzes the brand's current image and associations as traditional and nostalgic but lacking awareness. Consumer insights show declining interest in local delicacies. The proposed rebranding develops a new logo, slogan, and positioning to reconnect with Filipino pride and heritage by promoting authentic Filipino tastes. The strategy aims to reignite love for local sweets through consistent branding, storytelling, and increased promotional activities online and in partnerships.
The document provides tips for reducing employee turnover by hiring the right people who fit the company culture, offering flexibility and competitive salaries/benefits. It stresses the importance of bolstering employee engagement through social interaction, a rewarding environment, and challenging work. Specific suggestions include treating employees like teammates, recognizing achievements, offering flexible schedules, and making the office environment fun through parties and surprises to increase productivity and morale.
This document is a sample restaurant business plan provided by FASTBusinessPlans.com. It includes an executive summary that outlines the business objectives, mission statement, and keys to success. It also describes the company, including ownership, legal structure, location, facilities, and services. Additionally, it provides a market analysis of the industry and target market. The marketing strategy section discusses the SWOT analysis, unique selling proposition, competitive edge, and marketing and sales plans. Finally, it covers the organization and management of the business.
The Unify Company is a new centralized web development company in the Caraga Region of the Philippines. It is led by CEO Ferdinand Balbin and aims to create a website that promotes tourism and allows local businesses to advertise their products and services. This centralized portal will help overcome the challenges of individual business websites having low visibility. The company works with the Department of Tourism to distribute promotional materials and hopes to generate revenue through business subscriptions to the website.
The document outlines various HR policies and processes at Coca-Cola, including job analysis, recruitment, performance appraisal, training, compensation, and grievance handling. It describes the steps in each process, such as defining jobs and setting standards for performance appraisal, using both internal and external recruitment sources, and having a step ladder process for handling grievances. The overall objective is for HR professionals to understand Coca-Cola's core HR strategies and management processes.
Lesson 2- NOTABLE PEOPLE in SERVICE QUALITY.pptxMylaCambri
THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY". THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"
5. Theodore Levitt was an economist and professor at Harvard Business School. He was also an editor of the Harvard Business Review who was especially noted f
Principles of Tourism Chapter 10 (recreation and leisure)Jercel Tumaque
This document defines recreation and leisure and discusses various types of recreational activities. It begins by defining recreation as restoring or renewing something and leisure as the productive use of free time. Recreational activities are classified as active, like various team and individual sports, or passive, such as reading, fishing, and listening to music. Recreation is provided through government agencies, non-profits, private clubs, businesses, employee programs, the armed forces, colleges, and therapeutic services. The growth of recreation is attributed to increases in discretionary time, new technologies, public interest in health, commercialization, services for those with disabilities, and expanding roles for women.
We recently supported a leading management consulting firm revamp their employee engagement value proposition. We did this is less than 24 hours and the client loved the results!
Strategic Management: Walt Disney Case StudyCallie Unruh
The document is an organizational case study of The Walt Disney Company. It provides an overview of Disney's mission, internal assessment including finances and organizational structure, external assessment of competitors and market position, SWOT analysis, and strategies. The key points are:
- Disney's mission is to be a leading producer and provider of entertainment and information globally.
- Internally it has a diversified structure with business units in media networks, studio entertainment, parks and resorts, and consumer products.
- Externally it competes with other large media companies and assesses opportunities in technology changes, new markets, and threats like economic shifts.
- Strategies discussed include pursuing growth through diversification, increasing market
Employee benefits and services (Philippines)geomarbalajo
This is a brief summary report of the Philippine Employee benefits and services, under the Labor Code of the Philippines. This report excludes the monetary type of compensation, thus, it only focuses on Indirect type of compensation which are the benefits and services of different entities.
This document provides an overview of strategic management in the hospitality and tourism industry. It defines hospitality and tourism to include various organizations like hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, and attractions. The industry is a major global economic driver, producing over 11% of GDP and employing over 10% of the workforce. However, defining the industry is challenging due to different perspectives. The document then discusses characteristics of hospitality and tourism organizations, including inseparability of production and consumption, perishability of unconsumed services, and heterogeneity between customer experiences. It also categorizes organization types and sizes within the industry.
This document discusses the literature review and ethical concerns related to social research methods. It defines key terms like "related literature" and "study". It describes the purpose of reviewing related literature, including identifying gaps and avoiding duplicating previous work. Sources of literature are classified as primary, secondary or tertiary. Characteristics of effective literature include recency, objectivity, and relevance. The conclusion reiterates that a literature review evaluates and integrates previous research to position a study in a field of inquiry. Ethical concerns in social research involve informed consent, privacy, and truthfully collecting and reporting data.
This document discusses instruments used in quantitative research, specifically questionnaires and tests. It provides details on developing and administering questionnaires, including reviewing literature, constructing question items, pretesting questionnaires. Guidelines are given for developing standardized tests as well, such as defining objectives and the target population. Common types of standardized tests are also outlined, including intelligence, aptitude, achievement, and diagnostic tests. The document emphasizes establishing validity and reliability of research instruments.
Tourism involves travel for pleasure or culture outside of one's home environment. Hospitality involves welcoming and catering to the needs of temporary guests away from home. The tourism and hospitality industries are interrelated, with hospitality providing services like accommodation, food, and transportation that enable tourism activities. Key components of the industries include tourist attractions, various types of accommodation, multiple modes of transportation, tourist information and guiding services, tour operators, and travel agents.
The study investigates the effects of incentives on employee’s productivity. The study had the
following objectives: The relationship between incentive and productivity of employee’s in organisations
1) The document discusses employee motivation and its importance for organizational productivity. It provides background on motivation theories and factors that influence motivation.
2) The problem statement indicates that low productivity in organizations in Uganda may be due to poor employee motivation. It aims to determine how motivation theories could increase productivity at Centenary Bank Uganda Limited.
3) The objectives are to: review major motivation theories; determine the relationship between motivation theories and employee performance at Centenary Bank; and evaluate how motivation principles are applied at Centenary Bank to propose better approaches.
This presentation is a collection of student reports and based on the curriculum of the subject Tour Guiding Services for the students enrolled at the College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management of the Lyceum of the Philippines Cavite Campus.
This document discusses marketing aspects and demand analysis for projects. It provides details on:
1) Objectives of marketing studies such as analyzing past/present demand and supply and formulating marketing programs.
2) Parts of marketing studies including market analysis and marketing planning.
3) Techniques for estimating demand like using standards, chain ratios, and market build-up methods. Historical data from various sources can be analyzed to estimate past and present demand.
4) Methods for projecting future demand including surveying intentions, needs assessments, expert opinions, time series analysis, and market testing. Proper techniques should be chosen based on available data quality and quantity.
The document discusses branding for a coffee shop called Coffee Spot Cafe. It focuses on developing a logo and tagline that will represent the brand. The logo and tagline should convey the cafe's focus on high-quality coffee and a relaxed atmosphere.
This document discusses Filipino male vanity and grooming habits. It notes that 48% of Filipino men think they are attractive, higher than rates in other Asian countries. Filipino men spend significant time and money on their appearance, with 84% rating their looks as important. They frequently get haircuts, use grooming products like cologne, and visit beauty salons. Some get cosmetic procedures. This vanity is argued to stem from a desire to attract women and feel confident despite economic instability.
Waffle Empire plans to open a food cart in Downtown Disney Shanghai selling waffle sticks with various flavor and dipping sauce combinations. Strengths include low startup costs and Disney-trained staff, while challenges include limited marketing options and building brand awareness in a new culture. Opportunities exist in the growing Shanghai market and waffle popularity, while threats include competition. The goal is to position Waffle Empire as the most delicious convenience food through customer service, variety, and loyalty programs.
Rebranding of Dolor's Kakanin (Analyn Lee 2B6210)analyn lee
This document discusses rebranding Dolor's Kakanin, a Filipino dessert brand established in the 1930s. It analyzes the brand's current image and associations as traditional and nostalgic but lacking awareness. Consumer insights show declining interest in local delicacies. The proposed rebranding develops a new logo, slogan, and positioning to reconnect with Filipino pride and heritage by promoting authentic Filipino tastes. The strategy aims to reignite love for local sweets through consistent branding, storytelling, and increased promotional activities online and in partnerships.
The document provides tips for reducing employee turnover by hiring the right people who fit the company culture, offering flexibility and competitive salaries/benefits. It stresses the importance of bolstering employee engagement through social interaction, a rewarding environment, and challenging work. Specific suggestions include treating employees like teammates, recognizing achievements, offering flexible schedules, and making the office environment fun through parties and surprises to increase productivity and morale.
This document is a sample restaurant business plan provided by FASTBusinessPlans.com. It includes an executive summary that outlines the business objectives, mission statement, and keys to success. It also describes the company, including ownership, legal structure, location, facilities, and services. Additionally, it provides a market analysis of the industry and target market. The marketing strategy section discusses the SWOT analysis, unique selling proposition, competitive edge, and marketing and sales plans. Finally, it covers the organization and management of the business.
The Unify Company is a new centralized web development company in the Caraga Region of the Philippines. It is led by CEO Ferdinand Balbin and aims to create a website that promotes tourism and allows local businesses to advertise their products and services. This centralized portal will help overcome the challenges of individual business websites having low visibility. The company works with the Department of Tourism to distribute promotional materials and hopes to generate revenue through business subscriptions to the website.
The document outlines various HR policies and processes at Coca-Cola, including job analysis, recruitment, performance appraisal, training, compensation, and grievance handling. It describes the steps in each process, such as defining jobs and setting standards for performance appraisal, using both internal and external recruitment sources, and having a step ladder process for handling grievances. The overall objective is for HR professionals to understand Coca-Cola's core HR strategies and management processes.
Lesson 2- NOTABLE PEOPLE in SERVICE QUALITY.pptxMylaCambri
THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY". THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"THIS PPT IS ABOUT THE NOTABLE PEOPLE IN SERVICE QUALITY. SUCH IS INCLUDED IN THE CORSE "QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY"
5. Theodore Levitt was an economist and professor at Harvard Business School. He was also an editor of the Harvard Business Review who was especially noted f
Principles of Tourism Chapter 10 (recreation and leisure)Jercel Tumaque
This document defines recreation and leisure and discusses various types of recreational activities. It begins by defining recreation as restoring or renewing something and leisure as the productive use of free time. Recreational activities are classified as active, like various team and individual sports, or passive, such as reading, fishing, and listening to music. Recreation is provided through government agencies, non-profits, private clubs, businesses, employee programs, the armed forces, colleges, and therapeutic services. The growth of recreation is attributed to increases in discretionary time, new technologies, public interest in health, commercialization, services for those with disabilities, and expanding roles for women.
We recently supported a leading management consulting firm revamp their employee engagement value proposition. We did this is less than 24 hours and the client loved the results!
Strategic Management: Walt Disney Case StudyCallie Unruh
The document is an organizational case study of The Walt Disney Company. It provides an overview of Disney's mission, internal assessment including finances and organizational structure, external assessment of competitors and market position, SWOT analysis, and strategies. The key points are:
- Disney's mission is to be a leading producer and provider of entertainment and information globally.
- Internally it has a diversified structure with business units in media networks, studio entertainment, parks and resorts, and consumer products.
- Externally it competes with other large media companies and assesses opportunities in technology changes, new markets, and threats like economic shifts.
- Strategies discussed include pursuing growth through diversification, increasing market
Employee benefits and services (Philippines)geomarbalajo
This is a brief summary report of the Philippine Employee benefits and services, under the Labor Code of the Philippines. This report excludes the monetary type of compensation, thus, it only focuses on Indirect type of compensation which are the benefits and services of different entities.
This document provides an overview of strategic management in the hospitality and tourism industry. It defines hospitality and tourism to include various organizations like hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, and attractions. The industry is a major global economic driver, producing over 11% of GDP and employing over 10% of the workforce. However, defining the industry is challenging due to different perspectives. The document then discusses characteristics of hospitality and tourism organizations, including inseparability of production and consumption, perishability of unconsumed services, and heterogeneity between customer experiences. It also categorizes organization types and sizes within the industry.
This document discusses the literature review and ethical concerns related to social research methods. It defines key terms like "related literature" and "study". It describes the purpose of reviewing related literature, including identifying gaps and avoiding duplicating previous work. Sources of literature are classified as primary, secondary or tertiary. Characteristics of effective literature include recency, objectivity, and relevance. The conclusion reiterates that a literature review evaluates and integrates previous research to position a study in a field of inquiry. Ethical concerns in social research involve informed consent, privacy, and truthfully collecting and reporting data.
This document discusses instruments used in quantitative research, specifically questionnaires and tests. It provides details on developing and administering questionnaires, including reviewing literature, constructing question items, pretesting questionnaires. Guidelines are given for developing standardized tests as well, such as defining objectives and the target population. Common types of standardized tests are also outlined, including intelligence, aptitude, achievement, and diagnostic tests. The document emphasizes establishing validity and reliability of research instruments.
Tourism involves travel for pleasure or culture outside of one's home environment. Hospitality involves welcoming and catering to the needs of temporary guests away from home. The tourism and hospitality industries are interrelated, with hospitality providing services like accommodation, food, and transportation that enable tourism activities. Key components of the industries include tourist attractions, various types of accommodation, multiple modes of transportation, tourist information and guiding services, tour operators, and travel agents.
The study investigates the effects of incentives on employee’s productivity. The study had the
following objectives: The relationship between incentive and productivity of employee’s in organisations
1) The document discusses employee motivation and its importance for organizational productivity. It provides background on motivation theories and factors that influence motivation.
2) The problem statement indicates that low productivity in organizations in Uganda may be due to poor employee motivation. It aims to determine how motivation theories could increase productivity at Centenary Bank Uganda Limited.
3) The objectives are to: review major motivation theories; determine the relationship between motivation theories and employee performance at Centenary Bank; and evaluate how motivation principles are applied at Centenary Bank to propose better approaches.
This document discusses human resource (HR) models of architecture and their influence on employee retention. It describes Atkinson's model of labour flexibility, which categorizes employees as either "core" or "secondary" based on their role. Core employees provide functional flexibility through their skills and ability to adapt. Retaining core employees is important to avoid disruption. The document also discusses factors that influence an organization's ability to attract and retain core staff, including HR factors like compensation, and organizational factors like culture. The study aims to examine which HR factors most impact employees' decisions to stay and help organizations develop effective retention policies.
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EFFECTS OF REWARD SYSTEMS ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY IN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF ...paperpublications3
Abstract:The main objective of this study was to assess the effects of reward systems on employee productivity in The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya. It further sought to determine the factors which increase employee motivation to better performance and critically evaluate and focus on the effects of reward systems on employee productivity. Purposive sampling was used to sample 80 respondents from all cadres of staff. Data was collected through self-administered questionnaires on a delivery and collection basis to the respondents. Regression technique was used to analyze the data. The data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS). The findings of this study revealed that different respondents had different motivational preferences but majority of the Institution’s staff was more exposed to the use of non-financial rewards such as recognition, training, opportunities to handle greater responsibilities, employee promotion and participation in key decision making and challenging jobs to motivate exemplary performers. The study also shows that the rewards offered as a result of good performance were worthwhile and meaningful. The study concluded that employees reward systems is a source of motivation to the employees.
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The Effects of Motivation on Employees’ Commitment in the Banking Industry in...ijtsrd
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The main purpose of this study is to explain and
Test the effects of Job satisfaction, Job performance towards
Organizational commitment. Job satisfaction & employee job
Performance is a pleasurable and positive result from the
experience of one employee job and their job experiences.
Highly satisfied person, the higher level of job satisfaction and
committed towards the works and performance. It may be
assumed that high level of satisfied employees towards work
more committed to the organization and it’s also enhance the
performance of the employees based on this attitude. Data used
in this study is based on primary data which were collected
through closed questionnaire with 1-5 Likert scale. The result
of this study showed that there is positive relationship between
job satisfaction and job performance but not significant effect
to job satisfaction and job performance of an employee’s .The
result showed that every positive efforts towards
organizational has a positive effects on organization
commitment and towards job satisfaction & job performance
in an organization.
impact of quality of work life on retention of employees reportaldin cd
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EFFECTS OF REWARD SYSTEMS ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY IN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF ...paperpublications3
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MOTIVATION AND IMPROVEMENT IN EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY IN GHANA
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MOTIVATION AND IMPROVEMENT IN EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
IN THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY IN GHANA
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Owusu-Mintah, S. B., and 2
Kissi, M.
1&2
Tourism Department, Cape Coast Polytechnic, Cape Coast, Ghana
1
omintah2004@yahoo.co.uk
2
mickissi@yahoo.co.uk
Abstract
This study examined the impact of motivation on the performance of restaurant employees within the
Cape Coast Metropolis of the Central Region of Ghana. The study sought to identify motivational
strategies used by the selected restaurants and determine their effectiveness in influencing employee
performance. An ex-post facto research survey was adopting for the study using Maslow’s hierarchy of
needs as the theoretical framework. Primary data were collected from 5 restaurant managers and 55 of
their employees using simple random sampling to elicit data on motivational strategies enjoyed by the
staff. The findings showed that motivational strategies used included the payment of bonuses, free
communication, monetary rewards and the provision of free meals, recognition and rewards. Most of the
employees were however dissatisfied with the motivational packages resulting in the low performance of
the respondents as obtained from performance indicators on profitability, customer satisfaction and
increased customer base, showing the ineffectiveness of the motivational strategies employed. Lack of
effective implementation of some of the motivational strategies and inconsistency in strategic decisions
were the major constraints affecting employees’ performance. It was thus recommended that more
motivational incentives such as supported study leave should be planned for the employees in order to
help reduce absenteeism and the high labour turnover in the restaurant industry in Ghana.
Keywords: motivational; strategies; employee turnover; performance; restaurants
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
The restaurant industry is a significant part of the hospitality industry worldwide and its
employees play a key role in delivering the service products to the guests. Quality service
delivered by the employees creates lasting positive experiences for the guests (Owusu-Mintah,
2013). The individual motivational construct of the restaurant employees, play important and
perceivably significant role in achieving high satisfaction for the guests. Motivation of
employees whether professional, skilled or unskilled is a major issue in all service organizations.
For the restaurant industry, motivation is a major issue and a challenge for management in their
bid to retain employees for them to offer quality services to their guests (Owusu, 2010).
If employees are not satisfied they will not perform as expected. Workplace dissatisfaction and
poor performance usually lead to high employee turnover in the restaurant industry. According to
a Hotel and Catering Training Company in the United Kingdom, turnover in the United
Kingdom was estimated to have cost the hotel and catering industry 430 million pounds a year,
and turnover was higher among men than women (Lucas, 2010). In Ghana the Restaurants
Association found in its 2010-2011 Annual Survey that 41.26 percent of the employees in 63
restaurants changed jobs or resigned (Amoah, 2009), who reported that in order to reduce such
high labour turnover and retain productive employees, management has to improve working
conditions and keep the employees properly motivated. To remain in this competitive business
environment, restaurant businesses need to increase their employees’ motivation, so as to enjoy
continuous development of their business facilities (Aksu, 2000). One of the most important
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variables known to affect the performance of restaurant staff is that of their motivation.
Employees’ performance and efficiency are among the factors that are known to affect the
success of these businesses. Employees showing high performance rate and efficiency, relate to
their satisfaction of their jobs (Torkunu, 2007). Especially in the service sector, employees’
motivation is very crucial in terms of ensuring continuous quality service delivery (Hays & Hill,
1999).
1.2 Problem Statement and Purpose of the Study
The hospitality industry had grown in numbers with a lot of multi-nationals opening more
branches in Ghana. With the emergence of the oil find, the hospitality industry in Ghana had
both increased in numbers and capital base, which has therefore engendered fierce competition in
the sector. According to McKenna (2000) free entry and exit of new firms into a competitive
market comes with its associated opportunities and treats. Therefore the influx of the restaurant
businesses in Ghana comes with its opportunities and treats to existing ones. The level of
motivation to determine whether employees are satisfied to stay on the job or are leaving and
joining the new ones is of greater concern, not only to investors, but also to researchers. Due to
the high turnover and absenteeism within the restaurant business, managers now realize the
importance of employee motivation to retain quality staff. When employees maintain a high level
of motivation, quality service delivery will result (Holley, et al., 2005).
Over the years, employee turnover has drawn a lot of attention to human resource professionals
(Mullins, 2007). Worldwide, researchers have suggested that employee turnover is among the
highest in the hospitality industry. Studies have shown that the average turnover level among
non-management restaurant employees in the US is about 50%, and about 25% for management
staff (Mullins, 2007). In Ghana, it has been observed that a lot of hospitality staffs have been
leaving the industry as a result of unfavourable working conditions, low salaries and delay in
promotion as well as lack of opportunity for career development. This study examines the extent
to which motivation can lead to improved employee performance and retention. It is also to
determine specific motivational packages available to employees of the restaurants studied and
assess the effects of motivational packages on employee performance in the restaurant industry.
1.3 Theoretical Framework of Motivation
The restaurant industry here refers to individual restaurants and not those attached to hotels that
serve mostly, in-house guests. Considerable research has been conducted regarding the
definition of motivation. According to Dessler (1980) motivation is one of the simplest, but
most complex of management jobs. It is simple because people are basically motivated or driven
to behave in a way that they feel may lead to rewards. So motivating someone should be easy;
just find out what the employee wants and hold it out as a possible reward. Daschler and
Ninemeier (1984) noted that motivation is a force within individuals that makes them act in a
way designed to achieve some goal. Taking this broad definition and putting it into the context of
supervision in the restaurant operation, we might say that motivation is what the supervisor does
to encourage and influence their workers to put in more effort to achieve a target. According to
them, motivation is in fact an internally generated force or drive within the individual which
provides an incentive for the employee to act. Ray and Wieland (1985) had stated that motivation
is the force within a person that makes him or her act in a certain way to achieve some goal.
According to Kelly (1974), motivation has to do with the forces that maintain and alter the
direction, quality and intensity of behaviour. Hoy and Miskel (1987) contend that employee
motivation is the complex forces, drives, needs, tension states, or other mechanisms that start and
maintain voluntary activity directed towards the achievement of personal goals. In short, Simon
(2001) defined motivation as the intensity of a person’s desire to engage in some activity.
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From the above definitions some issues are brought to mind that deal with what starts and
energizes human behaviour, how those forces are directed and sustained, as well as the outcomes
they bring about. There is a relationship between motivation and job satisfaction. However, the
concepts of motivation and job satisfaction are often confused with one another. While
motivation is primarily concerned with goal-directed behaviour, job satisfaction refers to the
fulfillment acquired by experiencing various job activities and rewards. It is possible that an
employee may display low motivation from the organization’s perspective: yet, enjoy every
aspect of the job. This state represents high job satisfaction. Peretomode (1991) also argued that
a highly motivated employee might also be dissatisfied with every aspect of his or her job.
Motivation is a human psychological characteristic that contributes to a person's degree of
commitment (Stoke, 1999). It includes the factors that cause, channel and sustain human
behaviour in a particular committed direction. Stoke, goes on to say that there are basic
assumptions of motivation practices by managers which must be understood. First, that
motivation is commonly assumed to be a good thing. One cannot feel very good about oneself if
one is not motivated. Second, motivation is one of several factors that go into a person's
performance. Factors such as ability, resources and conditions under which one performs are also
important. Third, managers and researchers alike assume that motivation is in short supply and
needs periodic replenishing. Fourth, motivation is an important tool which managers can use for
organizational success. If managers know what drives the people working for them, they can
tailor job assignments and rewards to what makes these people more effective.
1.4 Types of Motivation
There are various types of motivation. It could be extrinsic, involving tangible rewards, or
intrinsic, such as intangible but one that provides inner satisfaction. Motivation could be short,
which needs a shorter period for achieving results and long term, as well as self-motivation.
Other studies have also found that students with high levels of intrinsic motivation and career
self efficacy are likely to attain strong results educationally (Evans & Burck, 1992) and have
better school-to-work transition experiences (Pinquart, et al., 2003). Once at work, these
individuals seem generally more satisfied with their work and perform significantly better than
others (Judge & Bono, 2001). According to Cavelzani (2012), individual self-motivation should
undergird the promotion of cooperation among front desk personnel, waiters and housekeeping
staff to create a feeling of intrinsically-felt hospitality. According to Petcharak (2002), one of the
functions of the human resource manager is related to ensuring employees workplace motivation.
The employee work morale, such as supervisors, peers, organization, and work environment can
be defined in a sense that the employee has the feeling and is conscious about all aspects of the
job. The performance is poor if the employee is not satisfied and happy. Workplace
dissatisfaction often leads to poor employees and organizational performance.
Maslow’s (1943) need-based theory of motivation is the most widely recognized theory of
motivation and perhaps the most referenced of the content theories. According to Maslow, five
basic constructs form the human hierarchy of needs, which are physiological, security, affection,
esteem and self-actualization needs. Maslow’s conceptualization of needs is represented by a
triangle with five levels which he called the Hierarchy of Needs. According to Anyim (2012)
physiological or basic needs are the basic need of a person taken care of by the hospitality
industry. It is seen as a driving force or a felt need. This need causes physiological tension which
can be shown by anybody’s behaviour. This can be reduced by eating something. Chintalloo and
Mahadeo (2013) also explain physiological needs, seen to satisfy the basic need of humans.
Physiological needs or basic needs also called biological needs. Maslow said when a person
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fulfills the basic, physiological or biological needs he moves up the next level of security,
achieved with a very good job.
1.5 The Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory was found to be more relevant to this study as the theory is
applicable to organizational performance and employee motivation (Greenberg & Baron, 2003).
They further argue that the theory is able to suggest how managers can lead their employees or
subordinates to self-actualization. The idea implies the dual role of the theory first to
organizations and second to employees on the basis that both the organization and the employees
must decide on the performance of their organization. When employees put in their best in the
service of the organization, the human resource practice should also ensure that the employees’
level of needs is reflected in values the organization holds with high esteem (Greenberg &
Baron, 2003).
The cultural framework of the organization should reflect the fact that employees’ physiological
and security needs are paramount; therefore, when such needs become critically focused,
performance will be improved tremendously in that organization (Maslow, 1943). This argument
implies a reversed effect that if the need is not critically focused on, the performance standard
will not be met. As employees yearn for social needs, it is the role of organizational culture to
create the values and norms that human resource practice will focus on when planning for the
smooth running of the organization, with employee relationship being one of the key areas that
human resource must strengthen (Storey, 1992). Moreover, the physiological needs of guests,
including food and drinks (refreshment) are provided by restaurants, while hotels go ahead to
provide the security needs of their guests. Human resource management practice should help
employees attain their self-esteem and self-actualization needs. When employees discover that
their organization cares so much about their developmental status, employees will offer their best
to the service of the organization.
2.0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
In this section, the methods including the sample size and sampling techniques used for
collection of the data for the study are presented.
2.1 The Research Design
An ex-post facto survey design was adopted for this study (Ardichvili, et al, 2003). It was used
because it allowed the study to objectively sample opinions from employees in the hospitality
facilities in the Cape Coast Metropolis on factors that affect their motivation and performance.
According to Cohen and Manion (1980) and Babbie (1986), this survey design uncovers data,
interprets, synthesizes and establishes the relationship among the variables. It is also used to
study people‘s attitudes, feelings and opinions, enabling the study to get the true feeling of
workers on incentives that influence their performance. The study also opted for the design
because it involves the collection of data and accurate description of existing phenomena.
2.2 The Population and Sample Size
The target population for the study consisted of all restaurants in the Cape Coast Metropolis of
the Central Region of Ghana. Restaurants are categorised into two: formal and informal, with the
formal restaurants categorised into (F) A, B and C, while the informal restaurants are classified
into grades (I) 1 and 2 (GTB, 2005). Five restaurants selected for the study, which were Goil
Rest Stop, African Pot, Sizzler Spot, Solace Spot and Elmina Highway Shell Rest Stop
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Restaurants. All the first four are formal restaurants, classified ‘C’, while the last one, the Elmina
Shell Highway Restaurant is in the informal category and classified ‘1’. The total number of
people forming the population of employees in the restaurants was about one hundred and twenty
(120) including the managers. Based on Krejcie and Morgan’s (1970) table for determining
sample size for a given population, a sample size of sixty 50% (60) respondents; consisting of
four (5) managers and fifty-five (55) employees from the restaurants was deemed enough for the
study. Quota sampling was used in selecting the respondents from the five restaurants as shown
in Table 1, which shows that Goil Rest Stop had the highest sample of 16 (27%), while the
African Pot Restaurant had the smallest sample of 9 (15%). Almost all the restaurants also
operated as night clubs, explaining their apparently large number of employees. Out of the 60
respondents, 24 representing 40% were males and 36 representing 60% were females.
Table 1: Population and Sample Size for the Study
S/No Restaurant Class Population Sample Percentage
1 Goil Rest Stop (F) C 32 16 27
2 Elmina Highway Shell Rest Stop (I) 1 26 13 21
3 Solace Restaurant (F) C 24 12 20
4 Sizzler Spot (F) C 20 10 17
5 African Pot Restaurant (F) C 18 9 15
Total 120 60 100
The main instrument used to collect data for this study was a questionnaire, which was self
developed, based on the literature review and a previous study conducted by Afful-Broni and
Tah (2014). The questionnaire had three sections and twenty items. The first section was about
the respondents’ socio-demographic data including gender, age, employment position,
employment status and period of work in the hospitality facility. The second section gathered the
views of the respondents on motivation for their jobs. The questions included their reasons for
working in the restaurant and their most desired motivational factors. The questions demanded
opinions on their wages or salaries, fringe benefits, job security, working environment,
opportunity for advancement, training and involvement in decision making. Section C asked
respondents to choose the appropriate answers as to how they rated some motivational factors on
a five-point Likert scale with items ranging from 5: strongly agree (SA), 4 for agree (A), 3 for
undecided (U), 2for disagree (D), and 1for strongly disagree (SD). On the other hand, items that
showed dislike were ranked from 1 to 5, with 1 for strongly disagree (SD), 2 for disagree (D) 3
for neutral (N), 4 for agree (A) and 5 for strongly agree (SA). In all fifty (60) questionnaires
were developed and administered to both the restaurant managers and their employees.
To maximize the reliability and validity of the questionnaire, a pilot study was conducted on two
restaurants outside the sample area to pre-test the instruments. The participants were asked to
respond to the initial surveys based on their understanding of motivation factors. Answering the
questionnaire took about ten minutes each. The questionnaire was modified based on the pilot
study and the final version of the questionnaire was completed after the review. The data
collected were processed using the SPSS version 17.0. The results of the fieldwork were shown
using frequency tables with descriptive analysis. Both qualitative and quantitative methods of
data analysis were used for the study. The variables of interest were motivation and employee’s
job performance and these were analyzed with the demographic characteristics of the
respondents and predictor variables such as wages and salaries, promotion, benefits and
recognition, environmental factors and fringe benefits.
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3.0 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
This section covers a presentation, analysis and discussion of the results.
3.1 Profile of the Respondents
Socio-demographic attributes like gender, education, and age are known to affect significantly
motivation of employees at the workplace (Perry, 2000). So these variables were considered in
the analysis of the data for the study. The profile of the respondents involved in the study showed
that there were 40% males and 60% females. This was no wonder as females are known to
dominate employment if the hospitality industry, whether in developed or developing countries
(King et al., 2003; Li & Leung, 2001; Mill & Morrison, 1998; Owusu-Mintah, 2012). As shown
on Table 2, most of the respondents were aged between 18 and 24, indicating the youthful nature
of employees in the hospitality sector. Further, the data on Table 2 show that most of the
respondents (66.7%) had received secondary school education. However, only 13.3% of them
had received tertiary education, where they might have received professional training for
working efficiently in the hospitality industry.
Table 2: Age and Educational Background of the Respondents
Age Group in Years Frequency Percentage
18 -24 30 50
25 –34 15 25
35 -44 8 13.3
45 -54 4 6.7
55 and above 3 5
Level of Education
Basic education 12 20
Secondary education 40 66.7
Tertiary education 8 13.3
Total 60 100
Hence majority of the workers did not have specific training for the hospitality industry. When
the respondents were asked to indicate the length of service on their present jobs, the data
obtained are shown on Table 3. The data presented on Table 3, indicate that most of the
respondents (43%) had spent less than one year on their present jobs. This attests to the fact that
employee turnover tends to be very high in the hospitality industry in the country.
Table 3: Length of Service at Current Restaurant
Years Frequency Percentage
Less Than 1 Year 26 43.3
1-3 Years 8 13.3
4-6 Years 16 26.7
More than 6 years 10 16.7
Total 60 100
3.2 Motivational Factors
Regarding the importance of training as a motivating factor, the data as to whether or not training
and development are effective in improving employees motivation showed that almost all the
respondents either agreed or strongly agreed that employee training is an important motivational
factor. This assertion is supported by Powers and Barrows (1999), who contended that training
provides on-the-job experience that helps employees become more proficient or qualified at a
task at their current jobs. According to Mill (1988) training provides on-the-job experiences and
also helps employees become more proficient on their jobs. He noted further that a well trained
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group of employees should result in a reduction of costs, stress, turnover, and absenteeism and a
corresponding increase in efficiency and customer satisfaction. When a company wants to
encourage productivity among its employees, one option available is an employee incentive
program. Employee incentives describe a system of rewarding success and effort in the
workplace. The researchers sought to find out the kind of motivational packages available for
employees of the selected restaurants and the responses gathered are shown in Figure 1.
As shown in Figure 1, majority of the respondents (48.33%) indicated that free meals offered to
them by management, provided them high motivation for work than monetary rewards that
recorded only 10% of the respondents. However 16.7% of the respondents indicated that end of
year party and bonuses were also an important motivation for to them. The best employee
motivation efforts focus on what employees deem to be acceptable. Employee motivation as a
status simply describes the degree to which management succeeds and employees become
satisfied and willing to put in their maximum effort. The study also sought to ascertain the level
of satisfaction of employee’s motivation packages offered by management of the selected
restaurants. The responses gathered showed that while 36.7% of the respondents were satisfied,
about 70% of them indicated that they were dissatisfied with motivational packages offered by
management of the restaurants. Tsang and Wong (1997) were of the view that if hotel managers
knew what motivates their staff, they would stand a better chance of satisfying and ultimately
retaining their employees longer. According to Awuni (1991), lack of employees’ motivation in
a restaurant business will cause a higher turnover, absenteeism, lower service, higher operating
costs for recruitment, selection, and training.
Figure 1: Types of Incentives Given to Employees
In answering the question about which motivation packages influence restaurant employees’
performance, the next section sought to examine the motivational packages available to the
employees. No matter the size of an organization, having a team of motivated, hard-working
employees is crucial to business success. When people lose their motivation, their job
performance suffers; they become less productive, less creative and also less of an asset to the
business. The researchers sought to find out from the respondents whether or not extrinsic
motivational factors like relationship with supervisors, working conditions, relationship with
peers and job security are effective in improving employee’s motivation. As to whether or not
relationship with supervisors are effective in improving employee’s motivation (Figure 2),
majority of the respondents (x=33) strongly agreed that relationship with supervisors are
effective in improving employee’s motivation. eighteen respondents agreed that relationship with
supervisors are effective in improving employee’s motivation, four respondents disagreed, while,
three respondents strongly disagreed that relationship with supervisors are effective in improving
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employee’s motivation. Only two respondents were undecided as to whether or not relationship
with supervisors was effective in improving employee’s motivation.
Figure 2: Relationship with Supervisors as a Factor of Motivation
The results from Figure 2 show that most of the respondents supported the view that good
relationship with supervisors was likely to enhance an employee’s motivation at the work place.
The implication is that if cordial relationship exists between subordinates and supervisors,
subordinates will become contended and therefore put in their maximum effort at the work place.
According to McGregor (1960) an organization that offers participative decision-making
processes, informal relationships and group collaboration could maximize the employees’
motivation level the work place. As to whether or not job security is effective in improving
employee’s motivation, the data on Figure 3 show that as much as 76% of the respondents either
disagreed or strongly disagreed with the proposition.
Figure 3: Job Security Factor for Improving Motivation
This shows that most of the respondents disagreed that job security improves employee’s
motivation at the work place. The implication is that employees in the selected restaurants did to
consider their job security as a motivational factor. According to Maslow’s (1943) theory of
needs, the security needs include the need for safety, fair treatment, protection against threats and
job security. He indicated that when employees’ physiological needs are satisfied they strive to
secure job security so as to remain in employment. When the respondents were further asked to
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indicate whether or not intrinsic motivational factors like training and development, challenging
work environment, and higher responsibility are effective in improving employee’s motivation,
responses gathered showed that several factors are known to affect productivity of labour, which
cannot be achieved without maintaining and enhancing the skills of labour and human resource
strategies. To achieve higher service quality and employee productivity organizations must
develop and encourage work environment where employee’s contribution to productivity would
be increased towards the attainment of organizational goals. By motivating employees, restaurant
operators can enhance their employee’s productivity resulting in improved services and product
to satisfy customer’s needs. Table 4 shows the effects of motivational packages on profitability,
customer satisfaction, staff retention and increased customer base.
Table 4: Effects of Motivational Packages on Performance
Effects of motivational
packages
High
(4)
Average
(3)
Low
(2)
Cannot
tell (1) Total
Mean
Score
Profitability 15 35 8 2 183 3.05
Customer satisfaction 11 40 5 4 178 2.97
Staff retention 7 10 43 0 144 2.40
Increased customer base 9 44 4 3 179 2.98
On the effects of motivational packages on employees performance, it could be noted from Table
4 that fifteen respondents indicated that the effect of employee motivational package on
profitability was high, thirty five respondents indicated average profitability returns, and eight
respondents indicated low profitability on effects of employee motivational package while two
respondents could not provide any response as to whether or not employee’s motivation could
influence profitability of businesses. The results show that most of the respondents believed
employees’ motivation increases the profitability of the business. It can be concluded from the
table that the mean score of 3.05 out of 4 for profitability was critical as compared with other
effects though increased customer base and customer satisfaction where equally important. On
the degree of importance of motivational packages available to employees of the restaurants in
the study, the results are presented on Table 5.
Table 5: Degree of Importance of Motivational Packages
Motivational Packages
Most
Important (3)
Important
(2)
Least
Important (1) Total
Mean
score
Wages and salaries 45 13 2 162 2.70
Fringe benefits 32 23 5 147 2.45
Job security 9 20 31 98 1.63
Working conditions 20 34 6 134 2.23
Training and development 11 34 15 116 1.93
Opportunity for advancement 36 21 3 153 2.55
The data on Table 5 show that forty-five respondents indicated that wages and salaries was the
most important motivational factor, thirteen respondents rated wages and salaries as the next
important motivational factor while two respondents rated wages and salaries at as the least
important motivational factor that inspire employees to perform better on their job. Based on this
wages and salaries, opportunity for advancement and fringe benefits had high mean score of
2.70; 2.55, and 2.45 respectively. The analysis confirm a study done by Bohlander, et al., (2001)
that well paid employees are normally committed to their jobs and hardly indulge in fraud as
against leanly paid employees. The choice of enhanced salary by employees raises some basic
concerns of their needs. According to Bohlander et al., (ibid) enhanced salary is necessary for
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them to meet their physiological needs which are fundamental to man as identified by Maslow in
his hierarchy of needs model. It was necessary to find out from the respondents whether or not
motivational packages given to them were adequate enough to induce them to give out their best
effort at the workplace.
On the issue of whether the motivational packages available were sufficient enough to enhance
their performance, majority of the respondents (66%) said no to justify that the packages were
not enough while 29% indicated that the motivational packages were sufficient enough to
enhance performance. However, 5% of them were not certain as to whether motivational
packages available were sufficient for them. Analyses on whether motivational packages
available were sufficient to enhance their performance or not revealed that despite the above
mentioned motivations that is, opportunity for advancement, monetary incentives, job security
and fringe benefits, motivation given to them were woefully inadequate to enhance their
performance. This might have contributed to frequent absenteeism and labour turnover in the
hospitality industry. The study further revealed that the following motivational packages were
available to employees of the restaurant business: monetary incentives, end of year parties and
bonuses, provision of free meals, recognition and rewards. Generally, assessing the extent of
satisfaction with the motivational packages among the staff, it was discovered that the employees
were not satisfied with the motivational packages in place. The results of the study showed that
most of the respondents supported the view that good relationship with supervisors, good
working conditions, relationship with peers, training and development and challenging work
environment were all factors that enhance employee’s motivation at the work place. Monetary
rewards in terms of allowances and salary increment as part of the main factors of motivation for
restaurant staff was skewed towards disagreeing to the notion. This was evidenced by the 60%
aggregate affirmation, even though 22% registered neutrality and 18% collectively agreed to the
notion. However, majority of the respondents (76%) disagreed that job security improves
employee’s motivation at the work place.
Finally, the results showed that most of the respondents believed employee’s motivation
increased the profitability of the business. An aggregate of 85% of the respondents agreed to the
notion that employee’s motivation improves customer satisfaction. However, 43% of the
respondents disagreed with the notion that employee’s motivation increased staff retention.
Further, job security and good working conditions were somehow strong factors that affected
respondents approach to work. They also stated that good salary and fringe benefits were strong
factors that influenced them to work. However, 60% of them said recognition and rewards were
not strong enough to influence them to work. Despite the availability of some motivational
packages such as opportunity for advancement, monetary incentives, job security and fringe
benefits for the respondents, these were woefully inadequate to enhance their performance. This
might have contributed to frequent absenteeism and labour turnover in the hospitality industry.
4.0 RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION
This final section of the paper, presents the recommendations made and conclusions drawn from
the findings of the study.
4.1 Recommendations
Based on the findings of the study, the following recommendations are made.
More motivational incentives should be planned by management for employees of
restaurants so as to help reduce absenteeism and increased labour turnover in the industry,
since most of the employees were not satisfied with the motivational packages offered them.
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It was discovered that job security was not a factor that affects the employees approach to
work. Restaurant employees should therefore be sensitized to know that they have job
security. This will go long way to increase their loyalty to their organisations.
It is believed that since the factors that motivate people to perform best are distinct and
different, learning about what workers want from their jobs, or what is more important for
them, may generate essential information for effective human-resource management. This
can guarantee the long-term profitability and survival of their organisations. Furthermore,
such learning may help organizations to find answers to questions such as; why do some
people invest greater effort in their jobs and why some people are more efficacious in their
jobs than others?
Also, as the employees expressed dissatisfaction with the incentives provided by their
organizations and as majority of them did not agree with incentives meant to motivate them,
management of the organisations must deem it necessary to put up appropriate measures
which will concretely meet the demands of their employees to strengthen their motivation,
satisfaction, and commitment to the restaurants.
4.2 Conclusion
In conclusion, it is explicitly clear that the following motivational packages are available to
employees of the restaurant business: monetary incentives, end of party and bonuses, provision
of free meals, recognition and rewards. Also, it can be concluded that majority of restaurant staff
agreed that monetary incentives and good working conditions are somehow strong factors that
affect their output, most of the respondents were of the opinion that recognition and rewards are
not strong factors that can affect their output as employees. Furthermore, profitability of the
restaurant business, customer satisfaction and increased customer base were all indications of
effective motivational packages enjoyed by restaurant employees. The results of this study
indicate that there is the need to determine other factors that the employees may care about as
these factors are likely to have an effect on their performances. Finally, the results show a
positive relationship between motivational factors and the performance of restaurant employees.
This means that whenever employees are highly motivated they can achieve higher productivity
for their businesses.
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