Motivación laboral y su relación con el desempeño: estudio de caso en una industria de artículos de limpieza en el cantón Machala.

Abstract

This research analyzes the relationship between work motivation and employee performance in a company dedicated to the production and commercialization of cleaning products in the Machala canton. It is based on several motivation theories, such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's two-factor theory and Deci and Ryan's intrinsic and extrinsic motivation model. Using a descriptive and explanatory approach, structured surveys were administered to a sample of employees from different departments to assess the factors that influence their motivation and how these impact their job performance. The results indicate that intrinsic motivation, represented by autonomy, recognition and professional growth, is key to improving employee performance, while economic incentives and working conditions significantly influence extrinsic motivation. Based on these findings, strategies are proposed to strengthen human talent management and optimize organizational productivity.