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ABSTRACT
This exploratory study sought to assess
the differences in perceptions among allied health managers and
subordinates regarding motivation in the workplace due to a paucity
of literature in this area. With an increased demand for higher
productivity, an ever-changing health care system and managed care
restrictions, it is also important to understand what may motivate
individuals who are functioning within different work environments
than in the past. The hygiene and motivator factors from Herzberg’s
two factor theory created the independent variables which overlap
with Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs descriptions. These included Basic
(job security, salary etc.), Safety (work conditions, pension),
Ego-Status (opportunity for status improvement), and
Actualization-Self-Expression (opportunities for freedom and
experimentation. Participants included a random and convenience
sample of physical and occupational therapists. Data was collected
using work motivation inventories. Results from the t-test and ANOVA
procedures consistently showed no statistical differences among
allied health managers and subordinates regarding their perceptions
of what motivates the employee in the workplace. Motivator factor
issues were identified as constraints to work motivation more than
hygiene factors. The convenience sample identified Categories D and
E more frequently as constraint categories (Sig. at.10 level).
Clearly, additional research is needed in this area. |
