A Study of Factors which Motivate Supporting Personnel of Health Sciences Group, Naresuan University to Complete a Portfolio Requirement for a Promotion to a Higher Position and quality of life at work

Abstract

The objective of this research is to determine factors that motivate supporting personnel and quality of life at work of the Health Sciences Group, Naresuan University. The sample group consisted of 265 support personnel from the Health Science Group of Naresuan University, obtained by stratified random sampling. The research instrument was a questionnaire. The analysis used frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Eta correlation coefficient, and Spearman's product moment correlation coefficient. The study results found that the motivation factors for preparing work to apply for a higher position were at a high level. The quality of working life of the support personnel in the Health Science Group, Naresuan University, was at a high level. Monthly income was lowly related to the motivation factor for presenting work results to seek higher positions Including success in the preparation of work results, policies and administration, and advancement in career positions.at a statistically significant level of .05. Age, education level, monthly income and length of employment were significantly and lowly associated with working life quality. These include fair compensation, safe and healthy working conditions, opportunities for advancement and development, work-life balance, and social recognition at a statistical level of .05. And the research results are used to improve the guidelines for developing motivation or promoting entry into positions, such as organizing training to provide knowledge about the rules and procedures for applying for positions. Training is an important part that helps support personnel gain knowledge, understanding and be able to develop themselves effectively.