Investigation of the Relationship between Motivational Factors and Increase of Efficiency in the Staff of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 2014

Motivation is one of the effective factors in increasing employees’ efficiency in an organization. One of the most common theories for assessment of motivation is Maslow's hierarchy of needs whose results can be used to increase organizational efficiency. This study aimed to determine the effects of motivational factors based on Maslow's hierarchy on increase of efficiency from the viewpoints of the staff of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in 2014.
This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 staff working at the central building of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences selected through stratified sampling and simple random sampling methods. The study data were collected using a questionnaire including the effective factors in increasing efficiency based on Maslow's hierarchy. The collected data were entered into the SPSS statistical software (v. 18.0) and analyzed using descriptive statistics, T-Test, and ANOVA.
The results showed that the highest and lowest mean scores were related to need for self-actualization and need for prestige, respectively. Besides, no significant association was found between the effect of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs on increase of efficiency and demographic characteristics (P>0.05).
According to the results, need for self-actualization followed by need for belonging, need for security, physiological needs, and need for prestige were priorities of effect on efficiency. Therefore, organizations’ managers and authorities are recommended to apply appropriate motivational factors based on these priorities and needs.