The motivation and performance competence that influence the work efficiency of personnel at the Large Water Resources Development Office, Royal Irrigation Department

Abstract

         The objectives of this research were to: (1) examine the significance levels of motivation, work competency, and job performance among personnel at the Bureau of Large-scale Water Resources Development, Royal Irrigation Department; and (2) investigate the influence of motivation and work competency on their job performance. This study employed a quantitative research method using a questionnaire as the data collection instrument. The sample group consisted of 318 personnel, selected through simple random sampling. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, instrument quality assessment, and multiple regression analysis.

         The study found that the overall levels of motivation, work competency, and job performance among personnel at the Bureau of Large-scale Water Resources Development, Royal Irrigation Department, were rated at a high level. The results of the multiple regression analysis indicated that motivation factors namely achievement, career advancement, interpersonal relationships, job security, and job characteristics had a statistically significant influence on job performance at the 0.05 level. These factors jointly accounted for 73.70% of the variance in job performance (R² = 0.737). Additionally, competency factors including service orientation, teamwork, achievement orientation, and expertise accumulation also had a statistically significant influence on job performance at the 0.05 level. These factors collectively explained 72.10% of the variance in job performance (R² = 0.721).