Abstract:

The purpose of this study is to explore the employee motivation of temporary workers in the construction industry in United Arab Emirates. The research process was based on focus group interviews and through observation method of construction Laborers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Date were collected from 300 construction workers residing across 2 labor camps in the UAE. The data collected was analyzed using an array of descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. The findings reveal that economic factors remain preeminent. Also, socio-psychological factors were considered to have a relatively low effect on productivity which is probably understandable in a developing country context. The study will provide an insight to the workers motivation to various big and small construction companies operating in the UAE, and will also provide recommendations to enhance the motivation with a combined approach of content and process theories.