A Study of Work Motivation of Teachers in Relation to Total Quality Management of Secondary Schools Work Motivation

To investigate the extent to which secondary schools practiced aspects of total quality management (TQM). A descriptive survey method type design was used in this study. A sample of 608 teachers provided their perceptions on the practice of TQM in their schools. Data were collected using a questionnaire. This article summarizes the results of research into work motivation of teachers of schools. The results of this investigation found that the Government secondary school teachers are higher work motivation and its dimensions than the unaided and aided schools. Further, the correlates of the total quality management and work motivation of teachers of secondary schools are dependent on each other as whole including the dimensions of total quality management and work motivation. The result defines that work motivation as the "willingness, drive or desire to engage in good teaching," which is furthermore acted upon. Research indicates that higher work motivation is significantly linked to improved school management outcomes. Therefore, the purpose of this report is twofold: 1) to present a framework of analysis that can be used to diagnose threats to teachers of secondary schools work motivation in aided and unaided schools and 2) to offer actionable recommendations to improve teachers work motivation and hence organization and management outcomes. KEYWORDS: Total quality management, secondary schools, type of management, teachers, and work motivation. Work Motivation Motivation is a force leading to choice among alternatives such a definition does minimum violence to any has particular theoretical position and still has the flavor of practical utility in real organizations