Influence of Motivation on Employees’ Performance: A Case of Selected Public Health Facilities in Mbeya Region.

Msebeni, Jescar Ndibalema (2023) Influence of Motivation on Employees’ Performance: A Case of Selected Public Health Facilities in Mbeya Region. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

Issues of motivating employees are crucial in the success of any organization. For employees to perform they need to be motivated. This study examined the influence of motivation on employees’ performance using some of the selected public health facilities in Mbeya region. The study employed 117 sample size. Qualitative data were collected using interview method while the quantitative data were collected using semi structured questionnaires. Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis while the quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and correlation methods. The study found that food allowance, security allowance, interpersonal relationship, recognition and promotion are preferred motivation strategies to improve performance of healthcare workers’ in the region, Furthermore, the findings revealed that there is a positive relationship between motivation strategies and performance of healthcare workers in the region. Finally the study findings showed that some of the obstacles to the provisions of desired motivation strategies to health care workers are negligence of the officers responsible for employees motivation, limited knowledge from human resources officers and administrators as well as limited budget to implement the desired motivation strategies. The study recommends the President’s Office Regional Administration and Local Government Authorities (PO-RALG) and Regional Secretariat to ensure organizational policies in order to increase employees work morale and their level of performance. Keywords: Motivation, Performance, Healthcare workers, Mbeya Region.

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