WORK MOTIVATION AFFECTING ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT OF TEACHERS IN PRIVATE VOCATIONAL COLLEGES UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION COMMISSION, RATCHABURI PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research were (1) to study the level of work motivation of teachers in private vocational colleges in Ratchaburi Province, (2) to study the level of organizational commitment of teachers in private vocational colleges in Ratchaburi Province, and (3) to examine work motivation that affects organizational commitment of teachers in private vocational colleges under the Office of the Vocational Education Commission, Ratchaburi Province during the academic year 2024. This study is predictive research. The sample consisted of 207 participants, determined using Taro Yamane’s formula and selected through stratified random sampling based on private vocational colleges. The research instrument was a questionnaire. The reliability coefficient was 0.988. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Stepwise Multiple Regression Analysis.

The findings revealed that (1) the overall work motivation of teachers in private vocational colleges under the Office of the Vocational Education Commission, Ratchaburi Province, was at a high level. The highest mean was in the nature of the work performed, followed by responsibility. The lowest was in career advancement. (2) The overall organizational commitment of teachers  was also at a high level. The highest mean was in willingness to make great efforts for the organization, followed by a strong desire to remain a member of the organization. The lowest mean was in belief in and acceptance of organizational goals and values. (3) Work motivation significantly affected organizational commitment of teachers in private vocational colleges under the Office of the Vocational Education Commission, Ratchaburi Province, at the .01 level. Work motivation could predict 83.30% of organizational commitment.