Introduction

The term motivation was originally derived from the Latin word movre which roughly translates
to move. Defined as the contemporary influence on the direction, vigor, and persistence of action is to
take place (Saras, 2009). Motivation and compensation are essential factors of the Human Resource
Management. Without motivation and rewards, this managing body would be incomplete and paralyzed.

In any well-established organization, such as Meralco, the largest electric distribution company in
the Philippines, the employees, specifically its linemen, are the most vital and essential internal resource
for their success is mainly contingent on the satisfaction and motivation of the employed. Hence, the
need to maintain the employed satisfied and motivated with their tasks and works is an essential
responsibility of an employer. (Nisar, et al., 2011)The performance of the employed is a fundamental
component that facilitates organizational growth and sustainability, specifically being affected by the
reward system employed in an organization (Ngulube, 2003).

Therefore, the question arises, how can an organization motivate its employees and encourage
them to exceed what is expected. Management has constantly been searching for ways to create a
motivational environment where associates work at their optimal capacity to accomplish company
objectives. Workplace motivator include bot monetary and non-monetary incentives. (Ballentine, et al.,
2011) Monetary incentives are intended to reward the employed for excellent job performance through
money. Examples include but are not limited to profit sharing, salary bonus, Christmas bonus and
additional paid vacation time. (Kepner, 2001) But, in this research, the focus would be the latter, which
are the Non-monetary incentives, rewards granted to a worker non-financially, specifically the linemen of
Meralco, which are considered as one of the most essential workers of the company.

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