NON-FINANCIAL MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS AS DETERMINANTS OF ACADEMIC STAFF PERFORMANCE OF UNIVERSITIES IN GOMBE STATE
Salisu Mohammed Isyaka, PhD, Babangida Muhammad Musa, PhD and Ummukulthum Yalwa Muhammad
Volume 11 Issue 3
Abstract
The study examined the effect of Non-Financial Motivation on Performance of Academic Staff among Universities in Gombe State. A cross-sectional research design was employed, with data collected from the data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) version 3. The study's population is 1449 academic staff of the 3 operational universities in Gombe State. 326 respondents were used for the study as sample size. The results revealed that recognition, and work environment have a significant and positive relationship with academic staff performance. The study concluded that enhancing recognition, and fostering a supportive work environment are essential strategies for substantially improving academic staff performance. Based on these findings, it was recommends that universities implement structured and transparent recognition programs to acknowledge the achievements and contributions of academic staff. Such initiatives could include awards, public commendations, promotion opportunities, and personalized feedback to cultivate a culture of appreciation, boost morale, and enhance performance. Additionally, institutions should improve the physical, social, and psychological work environment by ensuring adequate resources, modern facilities, fair workload distribution, and a supportive culture that promotes inclusivity, collaboration, and work-life balance, ultimately boosting staff performance. Keywords: Non-financial motivation, Recognition, Work environment, Academic staff performance
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