Background motivation improves level of efficiency of employees,
leads to stability of work force and builds friendly relationship also the
People with more autonomy at work are healthier and less stressed. The
study aimed at investigating the relationship between the motivational
factors and job autonomy among staff nurses. Subjects and Methods: A
descriptive correlational design was used in carrying out this study. Which
was conducted at a general hospital in Kafr Elshikh governorate namely Sidy
Salem which affiliated to ministry of health. Subjects of the study included
150 staff nurses out of 256. The data collection forms consisted of two tools
namely motivational factors questionnaire and job autonomy scale. Results:
More than one third of staff nurses had high level toward total motivational
factor and Slightly more than one third staff nurses had high level toward
total job autonomy. Half of staff nurses had the highest level related
responsibility of work dimension of motivation More than one third of staff
nurses had high level toward total self-autonomy of job autonomy.
Conclusion: There was statistically significant positive correlation between
motivation factor and job autonomy among staff nurses. Recommendation:
Conduct periodical meeting between hospital managers and staff nurses for
discussing work problem and develop solutions for each problem