Motivational Factors In Human Resource Management (Hrm) In Construction Projects –A Case Study Of South-South Nigeria

Abstract

The primary objective of this study was to investigate the rank importance or most significant

motivating factors on construction employees in South-South Nigeria. The research method

for the study included a literature review and field survey. A sample population was selected

from the target location. The findings indicated that the construction workers’ top five (5)

motivation factors were: leadership, supervisor’s loyalty to employees, good salary, goalsetting,

and good working conditions. When compared with related research, it also indicated

that what motivates workers the most to perform best on their job differs given the context in

which they work. Other findings indicated that the motivation programs organized by

employers in South-South Nigeria were good, and employees are motivated to do well in the

workplace. Recommendations were given to increase the overall levels of motivation within

the construction employees in South-South Nigeria.

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