La motivación y su influencia en el desempeño laboral del talento humano en las pequeñas y/o medianas empresas de la ciudad de Machala.

Abstract

The general objective of the research is to analyze the factors that generate the motivation of human talent in small and medium enterprises in the city of Machala and their influence on labor performance. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the degree of labor motivation present in these companies and to determine their deficiencies in motivational practices so that employees can give the best of themselves. The research is descriptive, with a non-experimental design and a deductive method. A survey with 14 closed questions based on the Likert Scale will be used to collect information from employees of various small and medium enterprises in the city of Machala, with a total population of 22,976 employees working in small and medium enterprises in the city of Machala, and a sample of 202 employees who were randomly selected. Regarding the feasibility study, the SMEs have good technical, economic, social and environmental conditions to implement these strategies. The factors that generate motivation for human talent in these companies are the work environment, personal fulfillment, rewards or recognition of achievements, and participation and autonomy. It is recommended to encourage professional development through training programs, integration activities and promotion of a positive work environment, as well as to implement regular and effective performance evaluation practices.