Influencia de la higiene laboral en la motivación y el rendimiento de los funcionarios de Correos de Costa Rica, Sede Pérez Zeledón, 2009
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2009-11
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Alfaro Núñez, Cindy
Fernández Cerdas, Jennifer
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Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
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Esta investigación tuvo como objetivo principal indagar la influencia que tienen algunos elementos de la higiene laboral sobre la motivación y el rendimiento de los trabajadores. Está inmersa dentro del enfoque cualitativo y metodología etnográfica. Con fundamento en el contenido de las referencias bibliográficas se determinó cómo el ser humano pasa alrededor del setenta por ciento de su tiempo laborando lo que destaca la importancia de que el lugar de trabajo ofrezca elementos mínimos que le permitan un desarrollo integral equilibrado y bienestar personal, laboral y social. Por su parte, la administración juega un papel fundamental por cuanto tiene entre otras obligaciones, dotar al equipo de trabajo de todos los elementos que de acuerdo con las funciones específicas sean necesarios, lo cuales son requeridos porque la motivación de los trabajadores dependerá en gran medida de éstos. A la vez, la evaluación del desempeño laboral es otro de los componentes importantes para la empresa o institución, pues ayuda a identificar en términos productivos el cumplimiento de metas así como la revaloración de puestos de trabajo, pero además, es relevante para los trabajadores porque les hace sentirse importantes y comprometidos con la empresa. Para el logro del objetivo de la investigación se utilizó la observación y la entrevista en profundidad como herramientas de recolección de la información. Los participantes fueron seis funcionarios, la jefa del Centro Postal y la de Oficina de Correos. Dentro de los principales hallazgos detectados estriban a señalar que el espacio físico, la remuneración económica, la capacitación y la evaluación son elementos que influyen directamente en los trabajadores tanto en su motivación como rendimiento. Las recomendaciones planteadas se resumen en destinar más presupuesto para reorganizar el espacio físico, aumentar los incentivos económicos, la comunicación así como para contratar un profesional en orientación que colabore en la selección adecuada de personal y realice evaluaciones periódicas del desempeño laboral que permitan un mejoramiento en su trabajo, atención óptima a los usuarios y a la vez, se sientan motivados, identificados y con sentidos de pertenencia a la empresa.
The main objective of this research was to investigate the influence that some elements of occupational hygiene have on the motivation and performance of workers. It is immersed within the qualitative approach and ethnographic methodology. Based on the content of the bibliographic references, it was determined that human beings spend about seventy percent of their time working, which highlights the importance of the workplace offering minimum elements that allow a balanced integral development and personal, labor and social well-being. For its part, the administration plays a fundamental role in that it has, among other obligations, to provide the work team with all the elements that are necessary according to the specific functions, which are required because the motivation of the workers will depend to a great extent on them. At the same time, the evaluation of work performance is another important component for the company or institution, because it helps to identify in productive terms the fulfillment of goals as well as the revaluation of jobs, but it is also relevant for workers because it makes them feel important and committed to the company. In order to achieve the research objective, observation and in-depth interview were used as tools to collect information. The participants were six employees, the head of the Postal Center and the head of the Post Office. Among the main findings detected were that physical space, economic remuneration, training and evaluation are elements that directly influence workers' motivation and performance. The recommendations put forward are summarized in allocating more budget to reorganize the physical space, increase economic incentives, communication, as well as to hire a professional in orientation to collaborate in the adequate selection of personnel and to carry out periodic evaluations of work performance that allow an improvement in their work, optimal attention to users and at the same time, they feel motivated, identified and with a sense of belonging to the company.
The main objective of this research was to investigate the influence that some elements of occupational hygiene have on the motivation and performance of workers. It is immersed within the qualitative approach and ethnographic methodology. Based on the content of the bibliographic references, it was determined that human beings spend about seventy percent of their time working, which highlights the importance of the workplace offering minimum elements that allow a balanced integral development and personal, labor and social well-being. For its part, the administration plays a fundamental role in that it has, among other obligations, to provide the work team with all the elements that are necessary according to the specific functions, which are required because the motivation of the workers will depend to a great extent on them. At the same time, the evaluation of work performance is another important component for the company or institution, because it helps to identify in productive terms the fulfillment of goals as well as the revaluation of jobs, but it is also relevant for workers because it makes them feel important and committed to the company. In order to achieve the research objective, observation and in-depth interview were used as tools to collect information. The participants were six employees, the head of the Postal Center and the head of the Post Office. Among the main findings detected were that physical space, economic remuneration, training and evaluation are elements that directly influence workers' motivation and performance. The recommendations put forward are summarized in allocating more budget to reorganize the physical space, increase economic incentives, communication, as well as to hire a professional in orientation to collaborate in the adequate selection of personnel and to carry out periodic evaluations of work performance that allow an improvement in their work, optimal attention to users and at the same time, they feel motivated, identified and with a sense of belonging to the company.
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Licenciatura en orientación
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ASPECTOS SOCIALES, SALUD OCUPACIONAL, SEGURIDAD LABORAL, DESEMPEÑO DE UN ROL, MOTIVACIÓN DE RENDIMIENTO, SOCIAL ASPECTS, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, ROLE PERFORMANCE, PERFORMANCE MOTIVATION