ACADEMIC AND NON-TEACHING MOTIVATIONAL STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTING JOB PERFORMANCE IN TERTIARY INSTITUTION IN IDAH, KOGI STATE

This study was conducted to determine emerging impact of office technology on secretarial functions in tertiary institutions in Idah, Kogi State. The study adopted survey design. Four research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The population used for this study is 931 academic and non-academic staff working in the three tertiary institutions in Idah. A sample size of 280 was statistically selected. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Data collected were analyzed using mean and t-test statistics. 280 copies of questionnaire were distributed to the respondents in the institutions. 240 copies were duly completed and return. The findings revealed that: salaries and wages motivational strategies for effective job performance in tertiary institution in Idah, Kogi State include: offering competitive salaries , regular salary review and adjustments, timely payment of salaries, salary harmonization and equity, overtime and extra duty pay and offering a structured pension scheme and retirement benefits; promotion motivational strategies include: establishing clear and transparent promotion criteria, promoting providing timely and periodic promotions, offering academic and professional development support, fair and inclusive promotion process; capacity building motivational strategies include: regular workshops, seminars, conferences, sponsorship, further studies, on-the-job training and mentorship, leadership and management training and technology and digital skills training; work environment motivational strategies include: providing safe and comfortable workplace, adequate office and teaching facilities, flexible work arrangements, positive organizational culture, conflict resolution and providing recreational and wellness programs. Based on the findings, the following recommendations were made: that Federal Government reviews the current salaries of office workers to reflect the prevailing economic situation, workers should be sponsored for further studies and that the management should provide adequate welfare facilities to uplift the productivity and motivate the workers.