THE EFFECT OF INTRINSIC MOTIVATION ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE USING ORGANIZATIONAL POLICY AS A MODERATING VARIABLE: A CASE OF KAWACOM LIMITED, KAPCHORWA DISTRICT

Abstract

This study investigates the effect of intrinsic motivation, specifically autonomy, mastery, and purpose on employee performance at Kawacom Limited, Kapchorwa District, with a focus on the moderating role of organizational policy. Using a cross-sectional quantitative design, data were collected from 103 employees through structured questionnaires. A linear regression analysis was used for analysis. Results revealed that organizational policy moderated the effect of autonomy (r = 0.236, p = 0.128), mastery r = 0.299, p = 0.025), and purpose (r = 0.311, p = 0.018) on employee performance with mastery and purpose indicating a significant effect. These findings underscore the nuanced role that internal motivation and institutional frameworks play in shaping performance outcomes in agricultural enterprises and can similarly be adopted in other sectors. The study contributes to motivation theory in emerging market contexts and offers practical insights for HR practitioners seeking to enhance productivity in resource-constrained environments. The findings speak to policymakers by offering evidence on how motivation strategies enhance work performance thereby informing policies that support workforce development across companies.