- Title
- Exploring the factors that influence productivity at the Ford Motor company engine plant in Gqeberha
- Creator
- Reed, Ferdi
- Subject
- Ford Motor Company of South Africa
- Subject
- Industrial productivity
- Subject
- Automobile industry and trade -- Capital productivity -- South Africa
- Date Issued
- 2024-12
- Date
- 2024-12
- Type
- Master's theses
- Type
- text
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/10948/69936
- Identifier
- vital:78244
- Description
- This study examines productivity at the Ford Motor Company Engine Plant in Gqeberha, focusing on workplace challenges, employee morale, training programs, job flexibility, and leadership styles. The primary objective is to identify factors influencing productivity within this context, and the study aims to provide insights into improving employee engagement and operational efficiency. Conceptually, the research is underpinned by three main theories: the Theory of Constraints, Herzberg’s Two-Factor and Transformational Leadership. Together, these theories provided a comprehensive lens for analysing and addressing productivity dynamics at the Ford Motor Company Engine Plant in Gqeberha. The study utilised a qualitative research design using in-depth interviews as the data collection instrument. The qualitative data were analysed to find recurring themes about the perceptions of productivity at the plant. These results helped to provide a more nuanced understanding of how workers perceive the factors that determine productivity. The research findings highlighted several key factors impacting productivity. Effective leadership, especially transformational leadership, was shown to significantly enhance productivity by fostering a motivated and engaged workforce. Employee morale emerged as another crucial factor, with motivated and satisfied employees demonstrating higher productivity levels. A supportive work environment, along with opportunities for recognition and growth, was essential in maintaining high morale. Interviews with employees highlighted the critical role of effective leadership, particularly transformational leadership, in fostering a motivated and efficient workforce. Leaders who actively engage with their teams and provide clear guidance were found to enhance productivity significantly. Employee morale emerged as another crucial factor, with motivated and satisfied employees demonstrating higher productivity levels. The research underscored the importance of a supportive work environment, recognition, and growth opportunities in boosting employee morale. Training and development programs were also pivotal, with comprehensive training enhancing employee confidence and competence, leading to improved performance.Job flexibility, including flexible working hours and remote work options, was linked to better work-life balance, reduced burnout, and increased job satisfaction.
- Description
- Thesis (MBA) -- Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, Business School, 2024
- Format
- computer
- Format
- online resource
- Format
- application/pdf
- Format
- 1 online resource (124 pages)
- Format
- Publisher
- Nelson Mandela University
- Publisher
- Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences
- Language
- English
- Rights
- Nelson Mandela University
- Rights
- All Rights Reserved
- Rights
- Open Access
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