Perceived employee motivation in select IT companies in Hyderabad

This study highlights the perceived employee motivation in select IT companies of Hyderabad. In summary, the study investigated the various types of motivational tools utilized by managers to the motivate employees and even the employers¿ must think about innovative ways of improving and accommodating the benefit for their employees.The research question sought to identify and evaluate the relevance of and the various types of motivational tools being used by managers in the select IT firms of Hyderabad. The findings show that the most prevailing motivational category is achieving better financial payment, promotion, job security, medical benefits, etc.It is observed from the study, that some of the challenges ranged from funding through budgeting, organizational policy issues, centralization and decentralization of power and authority, the human nature of man that is limitless, and employees drifting/turnover. These barriers / challenges as they affect the IT industry were seen from the views of the respondents themselves. The study suggests that policy implications which would aid the current realities with motivational structures in the IT sector.