The effect of motivation on employee"s commitment; The case of South-west Addis Ababa region of Ethio-telecom

Motivation and performance of employees is a resultant effect of many factors that would contribute to the physical and spiritual needs of employees. Employees’ motivation is related to organizational commitment and consequent increased productivity and organizational effectiveness. The aim of this research is to examine the effect of motivation on employee’s commitment in Ethio-telecom. Data was collected through the administration of close ended questionnaires. A sample size of 196 respondents was participated from Ethio telecom South-west Addis Ababa region by using systematic random sampling method. This study used mixed quantitative and qualitative research approach aims to explain effects of motivation on employee commitments. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics methods. Correlation and regression analysis were used for this analysis. Descriptive statistical analysis technique was employed to obtain useful summary of responses intrinsic motivation (recognition, cooperation, competition) and extrinsic motivation (external regulation, interjected regulation, integrated regulation) was the variable that evaluate effect of motivation on employee’s commitment in Ethio telecom. The main finding of study shows that the external regulation, interjected regulation and corporation on overall employee motivation were positive and significant effect. In addition, the result shows that the most significant factor that affects employee’s commitment in Ethio-telecom was external regulation and interjected regulation. Furthermore, appropriate recommendations have been forwarded.