The research has studied motivational aspect of employees and their performance at joint venture enterprises in manufacturing sector at Nghi Son Economic Zone. A research model was proposed with 3 determinants of Motivation, which may affect Work Performance
they are: Leadership, Organizational Support and Organizational Culture. With the primary data in questionnaire surveys from 250 employees, the results of theoretical model tests showed that all three components affect Work Motivation, especially Work Motivation affects Performance. The most influenced component of the Motivation is Organizational Support, followed by Leadership and finally is Organizational Culture. In order to enhance employees’ motivation and performance, it is necessary to elicit passion in the work by well performing both physical and mental support. This is in line with the views of classical and modern researchers in this field.