Peculiarities of increasing perconnament labor productivity at agricultural enterprises under the conditions of financial destabilization

• Main Authors: Yulia Shvets, Alina Karamushko
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav 2017-05-01
• Series: Економічний вісник університету
• Subjects: productivity; motivation; encouragement; ways to increase productivity; motivation immaterial
• Online Access: https://economic-bulletin.com/index.php/journal/article/view/149
• ISSN: 2306-546X; 2414-3774

The purpose of the work is to analyze the existing approaches to the definition of the concept of «motivation», assess the level of productivity of agricultural enterprises, determine the list of methods for motivating labor in the agricultural sector, identify factors of influence on labor productivity, and form directions for increasing labor productivity. The subject of the study is the development of theoretical and practical provisions for increasing the labor productivity of personnel in agricultural enterprises. Methods of research. The methodological basis of the study is the method of system analysis and formalization of complex structures, generalizations and scientific abstraction, the fundamental provisions of the enterprise's economy and management of their activities, modern concepts of personnel management. The empirical basis of the study was the work of domestic and foreign scientists on the problems of increasing the labor productivity of personnel. Results of the work. The article is devoted to the development of theoretical and practical provisions for increasing the labor productivity of personnel in agricultural enterprises. The approaches of scientists to the interpretation of the essence of the concept of motivation are analyzed and grouped. The main directions of increasing labor productivity are proposed and indicators of labor quality assessment at agricultural enterprises are highlighted. Application area. The scientific provisions and practical recommendations formulated in the article make it possible to increase the productivity of personnel at agricultural enterprises. Conclusions. Proposed interpretation of the concept of motivation, which is understood as the totality of motives, units of measurement of motivation, which, under the influence of objective and subjective factors of the external and internal environment, direct the employee to perform certain actions in order to obtain the expected result. Factors that adversely affect the increase in labor productivity include the de-industrialization of agricultural production, the reduction of crop yields and livestock productivity, excessive employment, and inefficient organization of production. The methods of non-material motivation of workers are defined, namely: the introduction of various forms of labor organization; Creating a favorable climate in the team; Strengthening the incentive function of wages; Providing social guarantees, additional benefits and rewards.