International Journal of Academic Research in Education and Review

Vol. 12(2), pp. 42-49, May 2024

ISSN: 2360-7866

https://doi.org/10.14662/ijarer2024080

 

Full Length Research

 

 

Investigating the Relationship between Employee Motivation and Performance in State Institutions in Sierra Leone: An Assessment of Factors, Impact, and Strategies for Improvement

 

Kagbeni Alusine

 

Masters Student, Public Administration (MPA), Njala University, Sierra Leone. E-mail: alusinekagbeni13734@gmail.com, E-mail: alusinekagbeni7050@gmail.com

 

Accepted 14 May 2024

Abstract

Abstract: The study investigates the nexus between employee motivation and performance within state institutions in sierra Leone. Utilizing a mixed research method, combining qualitative interviews with focus group discussion, and quantitative surveys, data was collected from a sample of Fifty employees at state institutions in Sierra Leone. The results reveal a concerning lack of motivation among employees, with 60% reporting dissatisfaction. Scarce resources and lack of commitment from heads of institution emerged as significant obstacles to maintaining high levels of motivations. The demographic analysis also shows that respondents are mostly male 58%, with majority of them being in their mid-to-late 20s with 52%, this indicates that a younger workforce maybe experiencing difficulties with motivation when they first begin their careers. This study also emphasis the necessity for Sierra Leone state institutions to increase employee productivity and organizational effectiveness and address the lack of motivation.

 

Key Words: Motivation, Performance, Sierra Leone, Determinant, employee motivation

Paper type: research