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Motivational Factors and its Influence on the Job Performance of Non-academic Staff in a University

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: The human capital is unarguably an important element that completes any organization.With proper motivation, these people work towards quality products and services.Question arises on non-teaching personnel of academic institutions as support staff.This study focuses on the work motivations and job performance of non-teaching personnel in a university.This descriptive research used structured questionnaire for the self-assessment of the 50 administrative and support staff.The results of the study proved that the workplace environment and professional growth and development are considered highly influential motivational factors.Furthermore, there is a positive significant relationship between the motivational factors and job performance as to quantity and quality of work.It also confirmed that professional growth and development has significant relations with the attitude towards work.The results of this study can be an input to the University Human Resource planning.Since the study is focused only on a single university, a comparative study with another higher education institution is recommended.

Source: International Journal of Academe and Industry Research

DOI: 10.53378/348729

Authors: Minerva Manalo, Elaine Joy Apat

Institution: Laguna State Polytechnic University-San Pablo City

Language: English

Topic: Employee Performance and Management

Subfield: Human Factors and Ergonomics

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $50