Horsfall, T. D.
Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Administration and Management,
Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
ABSTRACT
This study examined the relationship between inspirational motivation and employee innovative behaviour in the Rivers State Judiciary. The study adopted a survey design. The population of the study comprised of four hundred and eight (408) staff of the Rivers State Judiciary. The sample size for the study was two hundred and ninety-seven (297) staff of the Rivers State Judiciary, derived using probability technique of sampling. Data for the study was generated through primary/secondary sources. The main data collection instrument for this study was a structured questionnaire. To ensure the validity of the instruments for this study, the content and face validity was adopted in ascertaining the extent to which the instrument can be said to be accurate and precise in the measurement of the variables under investigation. The findings revealed amongst others that there is a positive and significant relationship between inspirational motivation and measures of employee innovative behaviour (satisfaction, efficiency, goal attainment, growth) in the Rivers State Judiciary. It was concluded that if the leaders of Rivers State judiciary embrace inspirational motivation, their employees will be innovative and happier. Based on the conclusion and findings, it was recommended that employee should be motivated both intrinsically and extrinsically to enable them put in their best for the organization. This will show that inspirational motivation is in action leading to efficiency of employees.
Keywords: Inspirational motivation, employee innovative behaviour, satisfaction, efficiency, goal attainment, growth
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