Compensation as a motivating factor of job satisfaction and performance

Eyitayo Francis Adanlawo, Nomusa Yolanda Nkomo and Makhosazana Faith vezi-Magigaba
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Eyitayo Francis Adanlawo: North-West University, Mafikeng Campus, South Africa
Nomusa Yolanda Nkomo: University of Zululand, South Africa
Makhosazana Faith vezi-Magigaba: University of Zululand, South Africa

International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), 2023, vol. 12, issue 3, 131-139

Abstract: The attitude that employees have towards their job is well believed to have an influence on their performance. This study investigated the influence of job satisfaction on employees’ performance. Herzberg’s two-factor hygiene and motivation theory was used to explain employees' motivation for best performance. A cross-sectional survey design in the form of a structured questionnaire was used to randomly sample one hundred (100) employees of the University of Zululand, South Africa. Descriptive and correlation analysis were used to analyze the collected data. The findings indicate that job satisfaction does not influence employees’ performance. The study concludes that UNIZULU employees enjoy their roles despite the unsatisfactory benefits attached. In spite of the unsatisfactory level of benefits, they perform their duties effortlessly. This research contributes to research-based knowledge that will assist universities’ management in identifying the factors that will enhance employees’ performance. Key Words:Compensation, Herzberg’s two-factor hygiene and motivation theory, Job satisfaction, Performance, Motivation

Date: 2023
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