What External Aspect of Motivation Has the Greatest Influence: Survey Research on Herzberg's Theory

Abstract

Teacher motivation is a critical factor influencing educational quality and student outcomes. Previous research highlights that motivation can be significantly enhanced by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. This study focuses on the external aspects of motivation as proposed by Herzberg's theory, aiming to identify the most influential factors in boosting teacher motivation. The researchers selected a survey design for its efficacy in gathering data from a representative sample. A total of 335 private school teachers in South Kalimantan Province were surveyed, following the sample size determination method of Krejcie and Morgan to ensure precise representation. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS software version 25. The study revealed that Company Policies had the highest mean score among various extrinsic motivation factors. This indicates that clear, fair, and supportive company policies are private school teachers' most significant external motivators. The findings are crucial for education stakeholders, as understanding the key elements influencing teacher motivation can help design better strategies to enhance teaching quality and motivation. This study is significant because it is able to identify and emphasize company policy as the primary external motivator. This provides valuable insights for policymakers and educational leaders in formulating effective strategies to boost teacher motivation and performance.