THE IMPACT OF MOTIVATION ON THE PERFORMANCE AND JOB SATISFACTION OF YOUNG EMPLOYEES WORKING AT THE SIERRA LEONE YOUTH COMMISSION

Autores

  • Osman G. Kamara Lecturer, Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship, Department of Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Earnest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology, Sierra Leone
  • Ruth Y. Kamara Lecturer, Faculty of Commercial Studies, Freetown Polytechnic, Sierra Leonne

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejhrms.v8i2.1839

Palavras-chave:

motivation, job satisfaction, performance

Resumo

This study investigates the impact of motivation on performance and job satisfaction among young employees at the Sierra Leone Youth Commission. One of the objectives this study seeks to address is to identify the various motivational factors that influence the job performance and satisfaction of young employees in the Sierra Leone Youth Commission. This research aimed to explore the relationship between motivation, performance, and job satisfaction among the staff. Therefore, the study utilized both primary and secondary sources of data as well as qualitative and quantitative methods of data analysis. Analysis of the data using SPSS revealed that motivation plays a pivotal role in driving exceptional performance among the respondents. Key factors influencing motivation include remuneration, personal growth, and work-life balance. The findings suggest that the staff at the Youth Commission are highly motivated, resulting in outstanding performance. Employees are indeed a crucial component of business development and success. Based on this, the study recommends that employee motivation can be achieved through empowerment, which involves providing autonomy, recognizing individual contributions, and fostering a positive work environment. In addition, the study suggests that regular feedback, opportunities for growth and development, and competitive compensation packages can also enhance employee motivation and productivity.

Biografias do Autor

  • Osman G. Kamara, Lecturer, Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship, Department of Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Earnest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology, Sierra Leone

    Osman G. Kamara, Lecturer, Earnest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship. Have lectured in several higher institutions, including the University of Sierra Leone, University of Management and Technology (UNIMTECH) and Njala University, and have attained the rank of Head of Department. He holds a Master of Science Degree in Statistics, a Master of Science in Economics, and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Njala University, Sierra Leone, a certificate on Procurement and Logistics. He has participated in many national and international surveys. He has been a researcher for over ten years now and has good experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting. He has been a World Bank consultant on project evaluation. He has experience with many software like SPSS, Excel, Eviews, STATA, Kobo Collect and more. A consultant in curriculum development for Social and Management Sciences as well as Mathematics and Statistics for technical and higher education institutions

  • Ruth Y. Kamara, Lecturer, Faculty of Commercial Studies, Freetown Polytechnic, Sierra Leonne

    Ruth Y. Kamara, Lecturer, Freetown Polytechnic, Faculty of Commercial Studies – Freetown, Sierra Leone. Former Marketing Officer at the United Bank for Africa (UBA Bank), a Bulk Controller at Bloom Bank Africa, Sierra Leone. She holds a Master of Corporate Governance (Human Resource Management) and a Bachelor's Degree with honours in Business Administration from the University of Management and Technology (UNIMTECH); she is an experienced banker with more than four years in the field of marketing and bulk teller. She has been an outstanding lecturer in the departments of Business Administration and Human Resources Departments. She has debunked the African concept that only young male professionals can enter the tertiary level classroom.

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Publicado

2024-10-24

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Vol. 8 N.º 2 (2024)

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