Understanding motivators and de-motivators for software engineers – a case of Malaysian software engineering industry

Mobashar Rehman, Ahmad Kamil Mahmood, Rohani Salleh, Aamir Amin

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Abstract

One of the key components which has an impact on the performance and productivity of individuals in the organization is motivation. Software engineering lacks the studies on motivation. Even though those studies which have been done so far are mostly from Western countries. This paper tries to fill this gap by understanding motivators and de-motivators in the field of software engineering from Malaysian perspective. Questionnaire method was used to collect the data. Results show that recognition, technically challenging work, job security and feedback are the major motivators in the field of software engineering. As far as de-motivators are concerned, main de-motivators includes lack of promotional opportunities, less competitive pay and unfair reward system. These results confirmed that the importance of motivators and de-motivators vary between Western and Malaysian cultures.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSoftware Engineering and Computer Systems, Part III
Subtitle of host publicationSecond International Conference, ICSECS 2011, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia, June 27-29, 2011, Proceedings, Part III
EditorsJasni Mohamad Zain, Wan Maseri bt Wan Mohd, Eyas El-Qawasmeh
PublisherSpringer
Chapter18
Pages205-214
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9783642222030
ISBN (Print)9783642222023
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 Jun 2011
EventICSECS 2011 Software Engineering and Computer Systems Second International Conference - Kuantan, Malaysia
Duration: 26 Jun 201129 Jun 2011

Publication series

NameCommunications in Computer and Information Science
Volume181
ISSN (Print)1865-0929
ISSN (Electronic)1865-0937

Conference

ConferenceICSECS 2011 Software Engineering and Computer Systems Second International Conference
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityKuantan
Period26/06/1129/06/11

Keywords

  • motivators
  • de-motivators
  • software engineers
  • Malaysia

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