Jane Namata2023-08-222023-08-222023-08-17https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/958This is a dissertation.This study was conducted to find out the impact of motivation on employee performance of Rz Innovations Limited, based on the objectives to identify the different types of motivation practiced at Rz Innovations, to examine the relationship between motivation and employee performance, to identify the challenges faced by organizations in trying to motivation the employees. The researcher used analytical research design to establish a relationship between motivation and employee performance. Sample size of 45 employees from various departments was used; sampling techniques used were pattern stratified and simple random sampling techniques. Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data which was processed by recording, editing, tabulation and coding. From the findings, the result highlighted that motivation affects the performance of employees positively and negatively, when motivational tools are not in place, employee's morale decreases. Then decline in performance, absenteeism. Positive motivational tools such as allowances, training, promotions among others, improve employee's morale and performance. The respondents agreed that motivational tools such as fringe benefits, promotion, and remuneration improve employee's level of performance. The study recommends that Rz Innovations Limited should consider mentorship and training its staff to equip them with more skills in order to improve their performance, Rz Innovations Limited should also find a way of improving on early payment of salaries and wages. Finally the researcher recommends the areas for further study to conduct intensive study on the cause of poor motivation practice in private sectors by involving numerous private institutions that will help to improve performance of employees.enDissertation