Effects of Motivation, Self-Efficacy, Efficiency, and Qualities on Academician's Job Performance during Work from Home (WFH)

Azwan Shah Aminuddin; Atiela Amran; Mohd Faiez Suhaimin; Nooradzlina Mohd Pauzi; Intan Nurul Ain Mohd Firdaus Kozako

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI26.6806

Authors

Azwan Shah Aminuddin Department of Office Systems Management, Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kelantan, Malaysia
Atiela Amran Department of Office Systems Management, Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kelantan, Malaysia
Mohd Faiez Suhaimin Department of Statistics, College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kelantan, Malaysia
Nooradzlina Mohd Pauzi Department of Management, Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kelantan, Malaysia
Intan Nurul Ain Mohd Firdaus Kozako Department of Office Systems Management, Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kelantan, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI26.6806

Keywords:

Job Performance, Work from Home, Academician

Abstract

WFH has become the "new norm," prompting organizations to consider its long-term implementation. This study investigates the relationship between telework motivation, self-efficacy, efficiency, and quality, and their impact on job performance among academicians. Through an online survey of 369 lecturers from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), employing statistical analyses including Pearson correlation and multiple regression, the study finds significant positive correlations between telework motivation, self-efficacy, efficiency, quality, and job performance. Particularly, telework self-efficacy and quality significantly influence job performance. The findings underscore the importance of fostering self-efficacy and providing supportive telework environments to enhance productivity and well-being among remote academic staff.

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