What motivates students to work for AIESEC HAAGA-HELIA
Nykänen, Yana (2014)
HAAGA-HELIA ammattikorkeakoulu
2014
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2014052710490
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2014052710490
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In this work, the motivation level of a student run volunteer organization AIESEC is studied. The study is composed from three main parts; theories about motivation, analyzing the survey results and formulating suggestions for future improvement.
AIESEC is an international very large organization with preventatives in numerous countries. Therefore a quantitative approach is necessary. To be more specific, the focus group in this work is AIESEC HAAGA-HELIA Local Committee. The headquarters are located in Helsinki Finland, Pasila campus. The total number of member in this group is 20.
The main data collection tool is a survey, which is conducted inside AIESEC HAAGA-HELIA. The survey includes eight questions about members’ feelings about the level of motivation graded from 1 to 5 and two “free word” written feedback type questions.
The results show the level of motivation in AIESEC HAAGA-HELIA to be fairly good, slightly above average of 3,0. They clearly point out that the main problem in motivation is the lack of proper feedback for accomplishments. However, the results also show a very high satisfaction to the learning opportunities and challenges provided by the organization.
Suggestions for improving motivation in AIESEC HAAGA-HELIA were formulated based on the results and analysis. The main issue is to greatly improve the feedback both ways inside the organization. This should increase the members trust in the organization leadership and increase their feeling of accomplishment. This could be done in form of individual feedback sessions. Moreover, it is suggested that the level of motivation should be monitored yearly to have more information on the follow-up strategy modifications.
AIESEC is an international very large organization with preventatives in numerous countries. Therefore a quantitative approach is necessary. To be more specific, the focus group in this work is AIESEC HAAGA-HELIA Local Committee. The headquarters are located in Helsinki Finland, Pasila campus. The total number of member in this group is 20.
The main data collection tool is a survey, which is conducted inside AIESEC HAAGA-HELIA. The survey includes eight questions about members’ feelings about the level of motivation graded from 1 to 5 and two “free word” written feedback type questions.
The results show the level of motivation in AIESEC HAAGA-HELIA to be fairly good, slightly above average of 3,0. They clearly point out that the main problem in motivation is the lack of proper feedback for accomplishments. However, the results also show a very high satisfaction to the learning opportunities and challenges provided by the organization.
Suggestions for improving motivation in AIESEC HAAGA-HELIA were formulated based on the results and analysis. The main issue is to greatly improve the feedback both ways inside the organization. This should increase the members trust in the organization leadership and increase their feeling of accomplishment. This could be done in form of individual feedback sessions. Moreover, it is suggested that the level of motivation should be monitored yearly to have more information on the follow-up strategy modifications.