Table 6.
Average and ordered ranks for various factors of motivation
| Ordered rank | Motivational factor | Intrinsic/extrinsic | Average rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Job security |
Extrinsic |
4.29 |
| 2 |
Interesting work |
Intrinsic |
4.87 |
| 3 |
Respect and recognition |
Intrinsic |
4.91 |
| 4 |
Adequate salary |
Extrinsic |
5.11 |
| 5 |
Responsibility and independence |
Intrinsic |
5.75 |
| 6 |
Opportunities for promotion |
Intrinsic |
6.47 |
| 7 |
Comfortable working conditions |
Extrinsic |
6.92 |
| 8 |
Doing something worthwhile |
Intrinsic |
7.28 |
| 9 |
Sound organizational policy |
Extrinsic |
9.28 |
| 10 |
Fringe benefits |
Extrinsic |
9.35 |
| 11 |
Technically competent supervisor |
Intrinsic |
9.48 |
| 12 |
Pay according to ability and competence |
Intrinsic |
9.66 |
| 13 |
Considerate and sympathetic supervisor |
Extrinsic |
10.24 |
| 14 | Restricted hours of work | Extrinsic | 11.33 |