Motivational Factors, Organisational Trust and Job Performance of Lecturers in Polytechnics in Oyo State
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2024-12
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Lead City University, Ibadan
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This study examined the influence of motivational factors and organizational trust on the job performance of lecturers in Polytechnics in Oyo State. It appears these days that the job performance of lecturers in higher institutions is deteriorating. Indicators of this decline include absenteeism, accepting bribes for high scores, poor teaching skills, insufficient research, low student engagement, incomplete curriculum delivery, and high turnover intentions. Despite the efforts of various stakeholders, many lecturers appear not to be performing their duties effectively. While numerous studies have addressed the causes of such issues in universities, there seems to be a scarcity of literature focused on polytechnics in Oyo State, creating a gap in the literature that this study seeks to address. Three research questions and two hypotheses were formulated. Expectancy theory and Herzberg’s Two factor theory serves as a theoretical framework for the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design, targeting all lecturers in Oyo State polytechnics (N=1334), using a total enumeration sampling technique. Data were collected through a self-developed
questionnaire (MFOTJPQ) and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Results showed among others that the level of job performance was low (x̄=2.47), with housing support being the most prevalent motivational factor. Organizational trust was also found to be low (x̄=2.13). The combined influence of the independent variables significantly affected job performance (Adj. R²=0.348; F (2,985) = 264.304; p<0.05). Motivational factors had a significant influence on job performance (p<0.05), while organizational trust did not (p>0.05). Among the recommendations, it was suggested that polytechnics should develop performance enhancement programmes, including workshops, training, and resources aimed at improving teaching and research skills.
Keywords: Motivational Factors, Organizational Trust, Job Performance, Lecturers in Polytechnics in Oyo State.
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Motivational Factors, Organizational Trust, Job Performance, Lecturers in Polytechnics in Oyo State.
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Kate Turabia