The Role of Business Ethics in Staff Motivation and Productivity

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ABSTRACT

Purpose

The aim of this dissertation is to probe the role that business ethics plays in employees' motivation and the levels of their productivity with specific focus on Krispy Kreme Inc., a retailing company in the United Kingdom (www.krispykreme.co.uk)

Research Design

A questionnaire survey was administered to analyze the relationship between business ethics and employees' motivation and productivity among the employees of Krispy Kreme Inc.

Findings

The findings of the dissertation should demonstrate that business ethics plays a significant role in our contemporary business environment. Also, the findings of the dissertation show that there is relationship between business ethics and employees' motivation and productivity.

Limitations

The major limitation of this study is that, it comprises on the participants from only one organization, which may be lead to specific conclusion, which may not applicable in general.

Conclusions and Recommendations

The review of the literature and analysis of findings revealed that businesses and industries with ethical leaders are inclined to work diligently to ensure success for the companies they serve. Businesses and industries should employ a systematic approach that enables a company to address and manage compliance risks in a holistic way to ensure that an ethical climate is maintained.

Table of contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION AND RESEARCH QUESTION1

Background of the Study1

Problem Statement2

Aims and Objectives of the Research2

Research Questions3

CHAPTER 02: LITERATURE REVIEW4

Existing Literature's Contribution to Proposed Study4

Business Ethics5

Business Ethics and their Effects on Employees6

Motivation7

Motivation and the Organizational System8

Technology and Motivating Employees9

Global Motivators12

Money13

Status13

Power14

Security14

Financial Motivators15

Pay for Individual Performance16

Piece Rate16

Standard Hourly Rates17

Merit Pay17

Individual Bonuses18

Commission Base Compensation18

Pay for Group Performance19

Gain Sharing Programs19

Group Bonuses and Team Awards19

CHAPTER 03: METHODOLOGY22

Rational for the Chosen Methodology22

Data Collection23

Data Analysis24

Questionnaires24

Interview25

Observation25

Ethical Consideration25

Data Analysis26

Case Selection27

Keywords27

CHAPTER 04: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION28

CHAPTER 04: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION28

Analysis of Findings28

Discussion38

CHAPTER 05: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS45

Conclusion45

Recommendations45

REFERENCES47

APPENDIX51

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION AND RESEARCH QUESTION

Background of the Study

Gaining comparable benefit in today progressively comparable enterprise natural environment is reliant on an organization's proficiency to appeal and keep gifted employees who can add standards to its market competitiveness. To be thriving, it is significant for associations to put in location schemes that will double-check not only the affinity of such caliber of employee but their keeping through productive motivation and productivity-enhancing strategies.

People are inspired by their desires as well as by the force that prevails inside their enterprise environment. Suffice to state that the activities of employees inside the association may be a reflection of the embodiments of their desires and the heritage of their ...