Motivação: estudo de caso em uma empresa da área de geotecnia e fundações

Abstract

This report represents a motivation study in the area of civil construction. The main objective was to identify motivational factors. During the literature search, there were covered the main motivational theories, the sources of work motivation and motivational styles of behavior. In order to achieve the proposed objectives, it was developed a questionnaire answered employees of a Geotechnical company area and foundations that perform their activities in three different environments with distinct conditions of work – office, factory and construction. As a conclusion it was found that the salary is a substantial motivational factor. However it must be agreed to other matters such as growth opportunities inside the company, professional acknowledgment, self-realization and good relationship among other people. There were presented some improvement suggestions to the company such as to make investments in qualified professionals, to develop a salary and function plan and to realize regular performance evaluations.