An Assessment of the Impact of Herzberg’s Motivation- Hygiene Factors on Teachers’ Motivation in Public Secondary Schools Under Thimphu Thromde in Bhutan
Keywords:
Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, Teachers’ motivation, Motivation factors, Hygiene factorsAbstract
In recent years, teacher attrition has become a growing concern in Bhutan. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the impact of Frederick Herzberg's motivation and hygiene factors on teachers' motivation.
The study included a total of 200 teachers (n = 200) from 13 public secondary schools under Thimphu Thromde. Raw data were collected using structured, close-ended, and online Google survey questionnaires. Quantitative analysis of the data revealed that motivation factors had a greater influence on teachers' motivation compared to hygiene factors.
Among the motivation factors, achievement (72.5%) and advancement (71.25%) had the highest impact on teachers' motivation. On the other hand, work security (65.16%) and relationship with peers (64.66%) had the most significant influence on motivation among hygiene factors. The impact of motivation-hygiene factors on motivation did not differ based on the teachers' demographic attributes (p > 0.05).
As a result, this study recommends that relevant agencies prioritize both categories of Herzberg's factors to enhance teacher motivation. Additionally, this study provides suggestions for further research in the future.
