Motivation at work of MUIC faculty and staff members.

Abstract

Objective: Studying on the motivation at work, and looking for any possibilities and approaches in developing and establishing motivation with MUIC faculty and staff members while working at Mahidol University International College. Methods: The research is primarily based on questionnaire. 219 sets questionnaire were distributed to both MUIC faculty and staff members. 175 were returned which was equal to 79.91%. Next, all returned information were carefully analyzed by applying statistical methods. Then, the statistical data was processed. Finally, frequency, percentage, median and standard deviation were calculated. They were also tested by using the T-test and the testing of standard deviation; One-way ANOVA Results: According to the research, MUIC faculty mainly weighed the value on interpersonal relationship at most, relation with supervisor, and then respect from colleagues. This finding is also correlated with the one from staff members. Great value on interpersonal relationship played an important role towards them. Staff members also set relation with supervisor as the second important. The third was duties. In addition, from this research personal information of faculty such as, age, highest level of education, division, and different compensation influence extensively towards motivation. Furthermore, the variation is statistically significant. For staff members, personal information such as gender, age, marital status, level of education, years of service, position rank and compensation also play an important role towards motivation. Similar to faculty, the variation is statistically significant. The researchers come up at the following suggestions; 1. MUIC should have an explicit career path as one of the supports in order to building faculty and staff’s motivation. 2. MUIC should revise and/or update the compensation and provide more fringe benefits in order to catch up the changing world. 3. MUIC should be more open and encourage all to take part in establishing the master plan of the college. Listening more to the members’ ideas is also mentioned from the samples. Conclusion: In conclusion, all of the findings from this research should be implemented as a tool in administering the college. It will definitely create a good understanding between the college and the members of the college. In addition, the researchers absolutely believe that all suggestions will encourage and enhance motivation in working. As a result, all members will have a sense of belonging, pride in working at MUIC, and work effectively and productively. Then, MUIC will benefit from these positive attitudes.