Motivation 5.0: a new perspective - motivation family approach

This study aims to demonstrate and elucidate the new perspective which is "the Motivation 5.0-Motivation Family Approach" for the first time. To date, no specific research has been conducted in this context, thereby, this research is notably a first of its kind and its multi-layered understanding of the motivation. The purpose of the research is to discuss and contribute the role of organizational commitment (mediator) and satisfaction with performance-based payment (moderator) in the relationship between organizational justice and motivation by a moderated mediation model. The model distinguishes itself from current motivation theories in the literature by its associated variables and rectifies the deficiencies of previous models within a comprehensive framework. This study’s findings indicate that employee motivation is not merely a visible form of behavior; it is also a multi-layered complex phenomenon that contains profound organizational dynamics underneath. The Motivation 5.0 model uses the iceberg metaphor to interpret its layered structure, extending the concept of motivation beyond the individual level and redefining it in a positively interrelated and holistic manner. With this context, the Motivation 5.0 model makes a significant contribution to both the theoretical literature and the decision-making processes of practitioners such as HR professionals or managers. Results derived using multilevel statistical methods, including ANOVA, correlation, hierarchical regression, and mediation/moderation analyses support the approach outlined in the model. These results reveal that motivation theories need to be reinterpreted in the light of contemporary business life and changing social dynamics, highlighting the importance of considering individuals’ work-related experiences within a systematic framework of interrelated variables.