%0 Journal Article %T Motivation, an Essential Ingredient for Optimal Performance in Emerging Markets %A EP Oseyomon %A JO Ojeaga %J African Research Review %D 2011 %I %X Motivation is an inner drive that activates behaviour and gives it a direction. Motivation is a management tool that managers employ in the process of achieving organizational objectives. In this paper, the following main issues were examined; historical perspectives on motivation, motivating the diverse workforce among others. %U http://www.ajol.info/index.php/afrrev/article/view/64512