Impact of Motivation on Employees Performance in Kwara State Internal Revenue Service

This paper attempted to look into the effect of motivation on employee performance in the workplaceof Kwara State Internal Revenue Service. A survey research design was adopted while primary data were obtained using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were presented using frequency table and simple percentages while inferential statistics were analysed using regression and correlation coefficient to test the formulated hypotheses. A sample of 75 staff was drawn from a population of 80 staff (administrative directorate). The findings of the study showed that motivation has impact on employee performance in Kwara State Internal Revenue Service. The research concluded that motivation have significant impact on employee performance. This can be seen with the high t-test figure of 50.77.The respondents, however, had differing opinions about whether their incomes being increased on a regular basis. Employee motivational factors shift over time, so what motivates one person today may not motivate another tomorrow. Managers should keep these in mind when they come up with new strategies to incentivize their employees to provide outstanding service, according to the report. Managers should consider developing their organizations' human capital by providing possibilities for promotion. Managers should also consider a robust training and development policy to assist employees perform better in the workplace.