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.