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Optimizing job satisfaction through motivation in the face of Economic crisis among Nigeria’s University staff.
Optimizing job satisfaction through motivation in the face of Economic crisis among Nigeria’s University staff.

Author(s): Bayode Olusanya Babatunde
Subject(s): Education, Accounting - Business Administration, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Editura Universităţii din Bucureşti
Keywords: Motivation; Job Satisfaction; Optimizing; Economic crisis and Chis-Square model;

Summary/Abstract: This study examined job satisfaction through motivation in the face of economic crisis among universities staff in Nigeria with reference to the University of Ado Ekiti and Olabisi Onabanjo University Ogun State Nigeria. This study adopted the descriptive survey research design. A total of 100 respondents were selected for the study using stratified sampling technique. Two sets of questionnaire were used for data collection. chis - square model was used to test the hypothesized research questions generated for the study. The finding revealed that effective application of motivational strategies in the university will definitely improve the level of their job satisfaction in most of the institution especially in Nigeria. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that the Irregularities in promotion have to be looked into and corrective measure has to put in place to ensure free passage of staff from one level to the order as at when due. Conducive working environment has to be created to enhance job satisfaction of the staff.Training, workshop, seminars and conference program has to be usually organized for the workers to update their working knowledge and skill in their respective area.There should be a cordial relationship between staff union and the management of the University and if any mater arises it must be settled amicably.

  • Issue Year: 2011
  • Issue No: 13
  • Page Range: 134-140
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: English