Influence of Motivational Factors on Job Satisfaction in Local Government Authorities in Tanzania
Abstract
Description
Employees who are not satisfied cannot perform their tasks optimally and thus they have to be
motivated to perform their tasks effectively and efficiently and thus helping the organization
achieve its goals. The purpose of this study was to investigate influence of motivational factors on
job satisfaction in local government authorities in Tanzania: A case of Ilemela District Council.
The study was guided by three specific objectives‗(i) to determine employees‘ level of motivation
at work place at Ilemela district council‗(ii) to determine the influence of extrinsic factors of
motivation on job satisfaction at Ilemela District Council. (iii) to determine influence of intrinsic
motivation factors on job satisfaction at Ilemela District Council The study adopted descriptive
research design incorporating mixed (quantitative and qualitative) approaches. The data was
collected through questionnaire of sample of 52 staff members of Ilemela District Council. Data
was analyzed using simple descriptive statistics and presented as distribution frequency tables. The
study found that majority of district workers rated level of motivation at the council very low to
low and only a small percentage rated it high to very high. The study found that majority of the
employees were highly satisfied with annual salary increment in their district council and none of
the employees was dissatisfied with a salary increment. This study also indicated that most
employees (80.8%) were satisfied with their jobs when they relate to their supervisors at personal
level so as to create a conducive working relationship that is free of stress and confrontation. It
further found that most employees (86.5%) were satisfied with their jobs when they have social
interaction with other workers. These results found that if the majority (82.75) of employees are
given flexible working hours, they would be motivated to work hard and finish their tasks quickly
The study also found out that a manager‘s leadership style has a direct influence on the employees‘
job satisfaction in an organization and preferred the democratic leadership style and most
employees would like to be involved in making key decisions in their departments. However, the respondents were moderately satisfied with a promotions policy based on merit and competence.
Finally, the study found that most respondents were helped by trainings to improve on their job
performance. The study recommended increase in staff salaries, introduce flexible working policy
and offer regular training to staff
Keywords
Motivational Factors