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Influence of Motivation and Delegation of Authority on Teachers’ Job Productivity in Secondary Schools

Authors:
Ezekiel Kayode Idowu

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Department of Educational Foundations and Management, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti, Nigeria.

Abstract:

The study focused on the influence of motivation and delegation of authority on teachers’ job productivity in Secondary schools in Ekiti State. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The study sample comprised 640 respondents, including 600 teachers and 40 principals, selected from the 16 local government units in the state through a multistage sampling method. The study utilized two instruments: The Motivation and Delegation of Authority Questionnaire (MDAQ) and the Teachers’ Job Productivity Questionnaire (TJPQ) for data collection. We used simple percentages, mean and standard deviation, Pearson's Product-Moment Correlation, and Multiple Regression to look at the data we collected. All hypotheses were evaluated at the 0.05 significance level. The study revealed that secondary school teachers' productivity in Ekiti State was elevated, and that the principal proficiently delegated responsibilities and inspired teachers within the state's secondary schools. Based on the findings, it was recommended that Principals adopt motivational strategies, such as teacher promotion, improved conditions of service, teacher recognition, an improved working environment, adequate teaching materials, a conducive environment, and welfare packages, to enhance teachers’ job productivity. The school principals should develop teachers by ensuring the delegation of authority, duties, and responsibilities based on staff competence and capability for the efficient functioning of the system, enhance positive feelings, build confidence in their ability, increase their commitment and loyalty to the job, and enhance job productivity. 

Keywords: Delegation of Authority; Teachers' Job Productivity; Secondary Schools; Multiple Regression; Pearson Product; Job Productivity; Staff Competence; Welfare Package.

Received on: 01/10/2024, Revised on: 25/11/2024, Accepted on: 22/01/2025, Published on: 09/09/2025

DOI: 10.69888/FTSTL.2025.000561

FMDB Transactions on Sustainable Techno Learning, 2025 Vol. 3 No. 3, Pages: 117-124

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