Effective Motivational Techniques on Personal Performance: A Cross-Cutting Case Study of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in Juba South Sudan
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https://doi.org/10.47672/ajlg.2548Keywords:
Motivational Techniques, Personal Performance, South Sudan, Employee Engagement, Productivity, Mixed-Methods Research, Correlation Analysis, Public Service EfficiencyAbstract
Purpose: This study investigates effective motivational techniques aimed at improving personal performance within ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) in Juba, South Sudan. The research seeks to identify motivational challenges currently experienced by public servants in South Sudan, evaluate how the existing motivational approaches in the MDAs align with best practices in other regions, and propose targeted interventions to boost motivation among public servants in South Sudan. As the demand for efficiency and transparency in public service increases, understanding the factors that drive motivation becomes vital.
Materials and Methods: Utilizing a mixed-methods research approach, this study combined both qualitative and quantitative analyses. Data were gathered from 46 participants and analyzed using SPSS Version 26. The primary focus was on the correlation between motivational strategies (independent variable) and individual performance (dependent variable). A regression model was used to assess the effect of motivational strategies on employee performance.
Findings: The research findings indicate that recognition, incentives, and opportunities for professional growth play a significant role in enhancing employee engagement and productivity. The unstandardized coefficient for motivational strategies was measured at 0.628 (p < 0.001), suggesting a direct correlation between increased motivational strategies and improved individual performance. Furthermore, the correlation analysis exhibited a strong positive relationship, with a zero-order correlation of 0.935, reinforcing the beneficial effects of motivational strategies.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: The results underscore the critical need for MDAs in South Sudan to implement effective motivational strategies to enhance workforce productivity. Prioritizing recognition, offering incentives, and supporting professional development are strategies that can significantly elevate employee morale and productivity. Addressing these motivational challenges is essential for promoting a more efficient and transparent public service in the context of the existing bureaucratic and socio-economic environment in South Sudan.
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