Abstract:
The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence motivation has on teachers’
work performance and turnover intentions at Ohwimase M/A Basic ‘B’ School, with the
view of revealing the importance of motivating teachers in gearing towards good work
performance and improvement in pupils’ achievement. The study employed quantitative
research approach with a case study strategy in investigating the problem. The sample
comprised 30 teachers in Ohwimase M/A Basic ‘B’ School in Kumasi who responded to
a structured questionnaire and provided relevant data on the study topic. The study
revealed among other things that, promotional opportunities are the most dominant form
of incentive enjoyed by teachers. Intrinsically, teachers are highly motivated by
interacting with a lot of people in their work and being useful in their community.
Extrinsically, teachers are highly motivated with the cooperative effort from their
colleagues in their work and the support giving them by the school in times of need.
There was significant influence of motivation on the work performance of teachers. Also,
turnover intentions of teachers are highly and significantly influenced by motivation.
The study recommended that, monetary based incentive for good performance must be
encouraged in the Ghana Education Service at all levels to reduce the rate of teacher
turnover in Ohwimase M/A Basic ‘B’.
Description:
A Project Report in the Department of Educational Leadership, Faculty of
Education and Communication Sciences, submitted to the School of Graduate
Studies, University of Education, Winneba, in partial fulfilment of the requirements
for award of the Master of Arts (Educational Leadership) degree.
DECEMBER, 2015
