FACTORS AFFECTING THE MOTIVATION OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE PLASTIC PACKAGING INDUSTRY IN PLUAK DAENG DISTRICT, RAYONG PROVINCE

Abstract

This research article aims to: factors affecting work motivation of employees in plastic packaging factories located in Pluak Daeng District, Rayong Province.1) Compare personal factors with work performance of employees in plastic packaging factories in the same area. 2) This is a quantitative research. The sample group consisted of 397 employees from plastic packaging factories, determined using Taro Yamane’s formula. The research instrument used was a questionnaire. Statistical methods employed for data analysis included percentage, mean, standard deviation, correlation coefficient analysis, and hypothesis testing through multiple regression analysis. The research findings revealed that the factors affecting work motivation of employees could be categorized into two parts: General information: The majority were female, aged between 25-35 years, with 5-10 years of work experience, holding educational qualifications below a bachelor's degree, and working at operational staff levels .Factors affecting work motivation in various aspects included: Compensation and welfare: overall at a high level Internal processes: overall at a high level Work performance efficiency: overall at a high level The results from comparing personal factors with employee work performance showed that personal factors such as gender, age, education level, monthly income, and length of service differed significantly at the 0.05 level, thus the hypothesis was accepted. However, compensation, work relationships, and career advancement opportunities were found not to have statistically significant differences in their effects on employees’ work performance.