ANALYSIS OF MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS AND THE PERFORMANCE OF ACADEMIC STAFF OF HIGHER INSTITUTIONS IN KOGI STATE

Juwon Johnson Orugun, Nurudeen Yakubu Zakariya, Akeem Tunde Nafiu

DOI Number
https://doi.org/10.22190/FUTLTE1902095O
First page
095
Last page
107

Abstract


This study analyzed motivational factors and the academic staff performance of the higher institutions of learning in Kogi State, Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive survey design. Purposive sampling was used to select two hundred and seventy eight (278) respondents. Descriptive statistics, multiple regression and correlation matrix were used to analyze the data gathered. Findings show that regular pay, work conditions, achievement and job security have significant predicting power over the teaching quality of the academic staff of the selected higher institutions of learning in Kogi State. The study concluded that regular payment of full salary can facilitate better performance on the part of the academic staff members. The study recommended that the government and the management of the higher institutions of learning in Kogi State should pay more attention to regular pay, work conditions and achievement of their academic staff; and pay less attention on their job security.


Keywords

regular pay, work conditions, job security, teaching quality, performance, motivation

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