FACTORS AFFECTING ON JOB MOTIVATION FROM THE MANAGERS POINT OF VIEW IN TEACHING HOSPITALS AFFILIATED TO URMIA UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES IN 2009

The fact that managers are planners of health care system plays an important
role in the development of health care and treatment, so it is essential to motivate them. This study was
aimed to review the factors affecting job motivation from the managers’ point of view in teaching
hospitals affiliated to Urmia University of Medical Sciences in 2009.
Materials & Methods: This descriptive-cross sectional study was conducted on nursing,
administrative and executive managers in teaching hospitals. The data were collected by a valid and
reliable questionnaire, consisting of demographic information and asked about psychological, welfare,
and physical factors. Non-parametric test of Kruskal-Wallis was used to determine the independent or
dependent variables. The data were analyzed by SPSS software.
Results: Psychological, welfare, and physical factors were 84.20%, 71.42%, 66.66% respectively.
There was no significant difference between the factors affecting job motivation factors (physical,
psychological, and welfare), and demographic characteristics of managers.
Conclusion: According to the findings, psychological factors have the most critical role in job
motivation. Since psychological factors are inexpensive and have long-term effects, it is very
important to have priority in motivating managers