MOTIVATION AND PERFORMANCE AMONG HEALTH PERSONNEL OF THE INSTITUTE OF HEALTH, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL (ABUTH), ZARIA
MOTIVATION AND PERFORMANCE AMONG HEALTH PERSONNEL OF THE INSTITUTE OF HEALTH, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL (ABUTH), ZARIA
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1998-04
Authors
MONIKANG V., NGONWI
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ABSTRACT
The study undertakes a motivational analysis as the
major cause of low output, discontent and high labour
turnover among the workers of the Ahmadu Bello University
Teaching Hospital (ABUTH). In the process a number of
traditional theories on motivation are examined especially
those of Frederick Herzberg and Abraham Maslow. This is
done both in attempt to highlight the importance accorded
to management problems that arise as a result of
insufficient motivation and how these same precepts can be
applied to an organizational set up like the teaching
hospital (ABUTH).
The study also identifies the motivational techniques
necessary for improved performance at ABUTH. These are both
intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic in that work should be
made interesting and challenging so that it yields
satisfaction and extrinsic in that adequate rewards and
appreciation should be granted for the performance of the
required task.
It is also realized however that direct application of
western motivational techniques poses a very crucial
problem in an African context because of the existence of
different value systems, economies and political set-up. It
is suggested that any attempt to motivate employees in an
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African context should take special care of blending these
aspects.
The major conclusion reached is that no single theory
can account for the improvement of effectiveness and
efficiency through motivation in any organization. This is
especially so in Nigeria where the variable are so volatile
continuous adaptation is required. Therefore different
aspects from different theories are recommended according
to the internal and external environment that exists at any
particular time and place. This is the essence of the
systems concept.
Description
A thesis submitted to the Postgraduate School, Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria in partial fulfilment of the requirements
for the award of the degree of master of public
administration (M.P.A.).
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MOTIVATION, PERFORMANCE, HEALTH PERSONNEL, INSTITUTE, HEALTH, AHMADU, BELLO UNIVERSITY, TEACHING, HOSPITAL (ABUTH), ZARIA