A CONCEPTUAL APPROACH TO THE DETERMINANTS OF EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY AMONG WORKERS IN MALAYSIA

Abstract

Employee productivity is a determining factor in an organization's success and national economic growth, particularly in Malaysia, where it continues to work against its Vision 2030. Despite the start of investments in technology and modernization, the productivity paradox persists, and the anticipated growth in employee performance has yet to be achieved. This implies the significance of human and organizational factors. The theoretical paper is grounded in the Human Relations Theory and Herzberg's Two Factor Theory, and the research questions are to determine whether physical ability, work environment, supervision, and quality circles affect employee productivity. It implies a holistic paradigm, a blend of environmental, managerial, and psychological predictors, to provide a clearer picture of the dynamics of productivity in the Malaysian context. The paper argues that an integrative model, combining favorable working conditions with motivational and participatory mechanisms, is crucial to enhancing workforce performance. The views arrived at will guide human resource management strategies and organizational policies to bridge the productivity gap and enable Malaysia to reach its economic objectives.