Impact of Motivation Strategies on Employee-Management Relationship: A Case Study of Jimma University in Ethiopia

The purpose of this study was aimed at assessing impacts of motivation strategies’ on the employee- management relationship (EMR), in order to enhance the service (productivity) of the organization through smooth relationship between employer and employees identifying the major factors affecting the workers against any relations or conditions in the University. In terms of theoretical significance, these studies help to fill the gap in the body of knowledge in the practices of EMR different Universities. The study encompassed both managers and non-managers employees. The cross-sectional, descriptive and inferential design with field study was used in the study. Accordingly, 327 samples of respondents’ from 3494 population were taken including both academic and non-academic employees. The study used mainly primary data and secondary data. Pertaining to data analysis the researchers used both qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques mainly descriptive analysis using percentages, tables and graphs deployed. For inferential statistics, chi-square and Cramer’s V were used to investigate the statistically significant difference and strength of association between managers’ and non-managers’ responses respectively. The finding of this study shows, even though there is motivation in the University not both managers and non-managers bodies equally satisfied. As per the chi-square test made (p < 0.001), there is statistically significant difference between managers and non-managers respondents believe about inspire of employees by the University. Finally, the researchers recommended that, it is advisable for the university to create a smooth employee-management relationship at workplace by improving motivation strategies’ and reward system and as it needs further research.