Non-financial incentives and job performance of secondary school teachers in siha district
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Date
2017
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University of Dar es Salaam,
Abstract
This study sought to determine the contribution of non-financial incentives in enhancing job performance of secondary school teachers in Siha district in Tanzania. In this regard, the study, on the one hand, identified types of non-financial incentives that are offered to teachers in secondary schools and on the other hand, determined the contribution of educational administrators in provision of non-financial incentives in secondary schools. In the final analysis, the study explored the role of non-financial incentives in enhancing job performance of secondary school teachers. The study adopted qualitative approach and case study design. The study was conducted in Siha district and involved thirty seven participants. Participants were purposively sampled while data were collected using interviews, focus group discussions and observations and finally it was analyzed using Miles and Hurberman model of qualitative data analysis. The major findings revealed in the study involved different types of non-financial incentives that were provided to teachers in secondary schools. The most common types of non-financial incentives included certification, letters of appreciation, involvement in decision making processes and verbal recognition or praise and in-service training. Moreover, the study revealed that, non-financial incentives increased cooperation, built competition, brought about new knowledge, creativity and confidence and create conducive working environment among teachers. In line with the purpose of the study, it was concluded that, non-financial incentives have had positive contribution toward teacher’s job performance in secondary schools and can do more than financial incentives. However, the study noted that, apart from other factors, the effect of non-financial incentives to teachers’ job performances become more effective when they are incorporated with other inducements such as financial incentives. Finally, the study recommends that, educational administrators both at national and grassroots levels should be provided with common training programs on how to implement different types of non-financial incentives in order to improve teachers’ job performance. Moreover, the Ministry of education and other policy makers should strive to put in place the policy which guides smooth facilitation of non-financial incentives for improvement of job performance for all teachers and all educational administrators at all levels.
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Available in print form, East Africana Collection, Dr. Wilbert Chagula Library
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School management and organization, Secondary school teachers, non-financial incentive, Siha district
Citation
Benedict, C (2017) Non-financial incentives and job performance of secondary school teachers in siha district,Master dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam