Work Motivation and Organizational Commitment among Personnel in the Faculty of Public Health, Mahasarakham University

Abstract

            This research aimed to study the level of motivation and engagement, including the relationship between work motivation and organizational engagement of personnel in the Faculty of Public Health, Mahasarakham University, with a focus on understanding the factors affecting organizational engagement, which is important for developing satisfaction and work efficiency. The sample consisted of 52 academic and support personnel, and data were collected using a questionnaire with a reliability value (Cronbach's Alpha = 0.93). Data were analyzed using statistics of frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson's correlation coefficient.

            The research findings indicated that the Faculty of Public Health, Mahasarakham University were highly motivated (  = 4.02, S.D. 0.88). In terms of motivation towards responsibility, the mean score was the highest (  = 4.38, SD = 0.68).  followed by the nature of the work performed (  = 4.36, S.D. 0.80). There was a high level of organizational commitment overall (  = 3.83, S.D. 0.86). The level of commitment was at its highest mean in terms of motivation to devote to the organization (  = 3.95, SD = 0.77) which was followed by acceptance and belief in the organization's principles and aims (  = 3.79, S.D. 0.92). The relationship between the motivation to work and the overall organizational commitment was found to be moderately positive, with a correlation coefficient (r = 0.481, p < .01).