THE INFLUENCE OF MOTIVATION ON JOB SATISFACTION OF NURSES AT CAPE COAST METROPOLITAN HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT 

 Job  satisfaction  is  an  important  indicator  in  predicting  stability  in organizations, and it is well explained by understanding motivation. The purpose of the study was to identify factors influencing job satisfaction among nurses at the Cape Coast Metropolitan Hospital. The study was conducted among 85 nurses of whom 80 responded. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect data from  the  participants.  Data  was  analyzed  using  Statistical  Package  for  Social Solutions version 16 and Microsoft Excel 2010. The study  revealed that money (salary) is the first thing that comes to mind when motivation is mentioned. The study  also  indicated  that  all  the  motivational  factors  employed  in  the  job satisfaction survey had a level of significant influence on job satisfaction in varied proportions with working condition exerting a strong influence while salary and other benefits exerting a weak influence. The study also indicated that there is no relationship  between  socio-demographic  characteristics  job  satisfaction.  Finally, the study showed that about seventy-four percent of the nurses were satisfied with their job even though the nurses disagreed that their salaries were enough to meet their basic needs. This then gives the conclusion that money is a hygiene factor as stated  in  Herzberg’s  Two-factor  Theory.  It  is  therefore  recommended  that nonmonetary factors such as good working conditions, good and fair promotion policies, and recognition for good work done and so on should be explored.