Effect of Staff Motivation on Job Performance: A Study of Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital, Okada, Edo State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study assesses the effect of staff motivation on job performance at Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital (IUTH) in Okada. with a focus on the healthcare sector, this research investigates the extent to which various motivational factors influence the job performance of employees within the hospital setting. The quantitative survey approach was employed to gather comprehensive insights into the subject matter. quantitative data was collected through a semi-structured questionnaires distributed to hospital staff, including doctors, nurses, administrative personnel, and support staff. The study also utilized the primary and secondary sources of data. the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 23.0) programme was used to analyze the quantitative data. the results of the study were presented through a descriptive analysis using frequencies counts and percentages. The findings of this study established that established that employees are very satisfied with the opportunities that their job provided for creativity and problem solving. the result also established that the overall job performance of employees over a period of a year has either been good or outstanding. the study also established that established that employees are either satisfied or very satisfied with the additional responsibilities assigned through job enlargement to them. it was also deduced from the result that job enlargement has improved employees job satisfaction in the study area. the study found that employees of Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital, Okada are either dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with your current level of pay and this has much effect on employees’ job performance. The study concludes that there is an intricate relationship between staff motivation and job performance within the context of Igbinedion University teaching hospital (IUTH) in Okada. to this end, the study therefore recommends that there should be a transparent channel for addressing staff concerns, grievances, and feedback. encourage open dialogue between management and employees to identify and address any issues or challenges affecting motivation and job performance promptly.

Keywords: Absenteeism, Job Enrichment, Management, Motivation, Moonlighting.