Work motivation of young faculty and staff members in University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City: A point of view

Abstract

Studying on job motivation is significant and can be considered the foundation of which the managers can base on to create and maintain their employees's working motivation, increase work productivity and effect as well as to keep the proficients. Studying on job motivation in Vietnam nowadays have focused mostly on the private sector of the economy while the public one has not been paid much attention to. This paper aims at assessing some points within job motivation of the ones who work in a public university (USSH, VNU-HCM), finding out their reasons of choosing their jobs, the most stimulating changing factors at work and the most desired work results/ achievements. Findings from the study showed that, in order to create job motivation, the leaders of this university should have policies on raising income and other kind of benefit as well as on widening and promoting chances for enhancing professional skills and knowledge. Differences among different groups should be considered for best effects.