The Role of Motivation in Human Resources Management: The Importance of Motivation Factors among Future Business Professionals in Libya

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to find which motivation factors are seen as the most important to motivate Libyan employees in future business. The aim is to analyze findings in the light of existing motivation theories. The knowledge from the theoretical part of this study combined with the results of the research can be useful for managers who deal with freshly graduated employees and for HR professionals who prepare recruitment campaigns focused on attracting future business employees. The research was based on the online questionnaire survey among various Libyans organization involved in Human resource, 400 samples were distributed online 333 respondents reply back. Respondents were asked to rank motivation factors in the order of their importance and choose three most significant factors motivate them and others as well. The findings of the study revealed that good wages, promotion and growth and interest of work are three most significant factors motivate Libyans employees. Moreover the results of the study suggest that future business professionals are motivated by factors from many different categories. Therefore, the most efficient approach to their motivation should be based solely on intrinsic motivators neither on extrinsic motivators. By being aware of the factors that are the most important for future business professionals companies can meet the challenge of attracting, motivating and retaining them.