THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION ON EMPLOYEE JOB SATISFACTION IN TAJ BANK PLC, KANO

ABSTRACT Nowadays, human resources have become an important element that leads to organizational success. It has been identified that one of the most difficult challenges for the human resource department is to achieve a high level of motivation and job satisfaction among employees. Therefore, this study examined the impact of employee motivation on employee job satisfaction in Taj Bank Plc, Kano. The study employed both primary and secondary method of data collection with 59 employees of Taj Bank Plc, Kano as sample size for the study, while secondary source used comprises of related literature on the study through journals, internet and textbooks. Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS, version 21) was used to analyze the data. The study reviewed the necessary literature related to the study. The findings of the study revealed that motivational goal setting has significant impact on employee job satisfaction, the result further suggests that, employee motivational goal setting has greater influence on employee job satisfaction among employees of Taj Bank Plc, Kano. Also, with regards to employee financial incentives as the second explanatory variable under study, results show positive and significant relationship with employee job satisfaction. This implies that employee financial incentives have great influence on employee job satisfaction. Finally, results of regression on reward and recognition as the last explanatory variable under the study shows positive and significant relationship with employee job satisfaction among employees of Taj Bank Plc, Kano. This implies that, there is positive and significant relationship between employee reward and recognition on employee job satisfaction. The study recommended among others that, management of Taj Bank Plc, Kano should be dedicated towards understanding employee reward and recognition needs of their staff as well as competence of their staff. The management of Taj Bank Plc, Kano should prioritize a comprehensive approach to understanding and addressing both the reward and recognition needs of their staff, along with assessing and enhancing the competence of their workforce. By focusing on these aspects, organization can cultivate a more motivated, engaged, and skilled team, which ultimately contributes to overall productivity and success.