Echoes Of Intrinsic Measures To Motivation In Service Organizations: A Look At Employees’ Recognition In Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (Nsitf), Abuja, Nigeria

Abstract ver the years, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Abuja Nigeria has adopted both intrinsic and extrinsic measures to motivate employees to increase productivity. The outcome has not shown clearly which type of motivation is most effective. This study became imperative to determine the most appropriate measure to maximize the output of workers in the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, Abuja, Nigeria. Survey research design was adopted by the researcher. The population of the study comprises 429 staff of NSITF, Abuja. A sample of 248 employees was drawn for the study. The questionnaire was adopted as the major instrument for collecting data. Simple regression was used in the analysis of the data. The findings revealed that motivation has a positive effect on employees’ performance. The study recommends that the management of NSITF among other measures pay attention to their workers by recognizing them, involving them as much as possible in the decision making process in the organization notwithstanding their ranks and positions. Also, the management should also endeavor to acknowledge and appreciate inputs by all workers. The study also recommends a consistent appraisal of employees’ performance as well as encourage all staff to improve on their performance.