To Stay or Not To Stay: A Descriptive Case Study on a Faculty Member’s Motivation

Abstract

This is a primary qualitative research about the motivation of an employee in a particular academic institution. Ten measurement tools employed by various research studies were used in this study, such as Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Assessment Theory, McClelland’s Needs and Assessment Theory, Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, Self-Determinant Theory. The study found out that the chance to serve the people is his best motivation. His need for affiliation is the one that stood out for him which means that he is seeking for approval of his work and friendship or belongingness are important for him as an employee of that institution. Despite this, what motivated him to come in this institution are because of his close friends working there, the accessibility from his home to the school, and having the chance to give back and serve the people. This study shows how important motivation is for everyone in the workplace especially for the employees like the participant in this study. They should find ways on how to thoroughly understand the employees and how to motivate them. Managers must strive to look at all aspects that could help his/her employee to become a better person and help them achieve an improved performance for the betterment of the organization.