Effect of Job Motivation on Employee Commitment in Nigeria Maritime University Okerenkoko, Warri L.G.A of Delta State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study examines the relationship between job motivation and employee commitment at the Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko. The data used in this study are primary data which were collected using structured questionnaire. A whole range of techniques involving variance (ANOVA), simple regression coefficient and Pearson correlation were used to analyze the data collected. The variables employed to carry out this analysis are employee morale, achievement drive, employee satisfaction, job training, job security and career advancement. Arising from the finding hypothesis one was tested statistically using simple regression method. The test result showed that there exists a significant relationship between employee morale and achievement drive at 5% level of significant. The result also showed the value of R- Square as 0.984.Similarly, hypothesis two was also tested statistically using simple regression method. The test result showed that there exists a significant relationship between job training and employee satisfaction at 5% level of significant. The result shows the value of R-Square as 0.983. This indicates that the model used in hypothesis one and two are good and the test result is not spurious. On the other hand, hypothesis three was tested using Pearson Correlation method. The test result showed that job security exerts a significant positive influence on career advancement of an employee. The value of correlation coefficient shows; r = 0.996, N= 186 and P value =.000. The test result was statistically significant at 5% level of significant. This can be interpreted that job security influences significantly career advancement of a person. The study recommended that Organizations are advised to provide long-term contract appointment for employees to guarantee their stay in the organization. This will strengthen the bond between employer and employee relationship