The Effect of Employee Motivation on Employee Productivity Among Tertiary Education Workers: A Case Study of Takoradi Technical University

Abstract

Employee motivation plays a vital role as a driving force within organisations, propelling employees to excel and contribute to achieving organisational objectives, and enhancing employees' skills, competencies, and knowledge to build their capacity to work effectively. The study aimed to examine the effect of employee motivation on productivity among tertiary education workers, using Takoradi Technical University as a case study. The research employed a deductive approach and quantitative methods, with a primary focus on surveys and statistical analysis, to achieve its research goals of describing and explaining phenomena. The study specifically focused on senior non-academic staff members at Takoradi Technical University, who were carefully selected through purposive sampling.

The researcher targeted the non-teaching staff members, who constituted 888, and a sample size(unit) of 221 was drawn. The study attained a response rate of 77%. Data collection used structured questionnaires with a Likert scale for participant responses. The collected data underwent thorough analysis, including descriptive statistics and regression analyses, conducted in SPSS, with a strong commitment to ensuring data reliability, validity, and ethical standards. According to the survey, increasing employee motivation is the most crucial way to raise productivity.

Motivational factors, including training, the work environment, and employee welfare, also influenced employee productivity. Employee relations had a considerable positive effect on productivity, while leadership style had a negative impact. To inspire workers and boost output, the study recommended that Takoradi Technical University establish recognition and reward systems, offer competitive pay and benefits, foster a positive work atmosphere, and provide opportunities for skill development and training.