Mohammad Taheri Rozbahani - Islamic Azad University Branch of Brojerd Brojerd, Lorestan, Iran
Reza Hosseini - Islamic Azad University Branch of Brojerd Brojerd, orestan, Iran

the purpose of this paper is to identify the factors that effects employee motivation and examining the relationship between organizational effectiveness (Ansar Bank) and employee motivation of this bank. A model was designed based on the literature, linking factors of employee motivation with employee motivation and organizational effectiveness. Four hypotheses were build based on the literature and the model and were examined. The main objective of the study is to analyze the impact of employees’ motivation on organizational effectiveness. The sub-objectives of the study are: To determine the factors that increase employees motivation of Ansar bank and to examine the relationship between employees motivation and organizational effectiveness. The conceptual framework of the study is: Employee Motivation is the independent variable and will be examined through two of its factors, recognition and empowerment. The dependent variable is organizational effectiveness. Based on the literature and model the study is designed to test the following hypothesis: H1-There is an effect of recognizing employees’ work on their motivation to work. H2-There is an effect of empowering employees in tasks on their motivation to work. H3-There is a relationship between employees’ motivation and organizational effectiveness (Ansar Bank). Based on the results obtained, recognition and empowerment play an essential part in enhancing employee motivation towards organizational tasks. By appreciating the employees for their work done and giving them participation in decision making, internally satisfies them with their job, organization and organizational environment. Thus their enthusiasm and motivation towards accomplishment of tasks increases. Employee recognition and employee motivation towards organizational tasks have positive relationship between them as exhibited by the empirical studies conducted by Kalimullah (2010) (0.75), Rizwan (2010) (r=0.23, p<0.05), Reena (2009) (r=0.90, p<0.05). Thus it is concluded that appreciation and recognition of employees and employees’ tasks fulfillment stimulates them towards working with more energy and dedication to the organization. Employee empowerment and employee motivation towards organizational tasks have also direct and positive relationship between them as shown by the studies conducted by Reena (2009), John (2005), Amin (2010) and Constant (2001). The motivated employees’ works best in the interest of the organizations which leads them towards growth, prosperity and productivity. Thus the employee motivation and organizational effectiveness are directly related. This is also proven by the study conducted by Muhammad (2011) (0.180). So the organizations should work out and make such policies and organizational structures that support employee recognition and empowerment.

Recognition, Motivation, Organizational Effectiveness, Ansar Bank