Intrinsic Motivation and Job Performance in Health Institutions: Nurse Perspectives

Makshindra Thapa; Prakash Shrestha; Gopal Man Pradhan; Keshab Khadka

doi:10.48001/jbmis.1201001

Authors

Makshindra Thapa Lecturer, Patan Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2596-6908
Prakash Shrestha Associate Professor, Nepal Commerce Campus, Tribhuvan University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6973-9343
Gopal Man Pradhan Associate Professor, Bhaktapur Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9261-2126
Keshab Khadka Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Management, Mid- West University, Surkhet https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9485-4473

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48001/jbmis.1201001

Keywords:

Intrinsic motivation , job performance, recognition, responsibility , opportunity, nature of work

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the motivation level of the nurses related to their job performance and examine the impact of intrinsic motivation on the job performance of the nurses. Based on the questionnaire survey, data are collected from a sample of 155 nurses from various health institutions located in Lalitpur and Kathmandu. The descriptive analysis reported a moderate presence of intrinsic motivation in health institutions. The result of regression analysis revealed a positive and significant effect of responsibility and the nature of work on job performance. However, no significant impact of recognition and opportunity for growth was found on job performance. The findings of this study help evaluate and improve existing motivational policies adopted by the institutions for better job performance due to increased job satisfaction and engagement.

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