Abstract:
A well-motivated teacher in a conducive working environment obtained a sense of
responsibility to prepare students for good performance in their final exams. The
study investigated the effects of teachers' motivation and the work environment on the
performance of private basic schools in Obuasi. The study employed the descriptive
and explanatory survey design with a sample size of 102 teachers comprising 67
males and 35 females, who were randomly selected from five basic private schools in
Obuasi. The findings were that teachers at private basic schools in Obuasi receive
motivational packages such as allowances, study leave, high moral standards,
prospects for career development, receive a salary on time, advance payment when
performing well in teaching, and a yearly party. However, rules of conduct that set
discipline in the school, availability of materials and classroom environment, free
medical care in case of ill health, and availability of accommodation for teachers as
motivation are insufficiently provided as a motivational package at a private basic
school in Obuasi. It was recommended that management at basic private school in
Obuasi should increase the motivational packages and provide a conducive
environment for teachers to allow them to come up with creative ideas that improve
their performance
Description:
A dissertation in the Department of Management Science,
School of Business, submitted to the School of
Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment
of the requirements for the award of the degree of
Master of Business Administration
(Human Resource Management and Organisation Behaviour)
in the University of Education, Winneba
NOVEMBER 2022
