Factors affecting the Efficient Work Performance of Personnel under the Provincial Cultural Office in the Lower Northern Region

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to: 1) study the level of efficient work performance of personnel under the Provincial Cultural Offices; 2) examine the factors affecting the efficient work performance of personnel under the Provincial Cultural Offices; and 3) explore guidelines for improving the efficient work performance of personnel under the Provincial Cultural Offices in the Lower Northern Region. This study employed a quantitative research approach using a survey research design. The sample consisted of 404 personnel working under the Provincial Cultural Offices in the Lower Northern Region. The research instrument was a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and multiple regression analysis through the Enter Method.
The findings revealed that: 
1) the overall level of efficient work performance of personnel under the Provincial Cultural Offices was at a high level
2) factors affecting efficient work performance included career advancement and teamwork and cooperation among personnel, both of which significantly affected efficient work performance at the .05 level of statistical significance, while other factors showed no significant effect
3) guidelines for improving efficient work performance indicated that the Provincial Cultural Offices should support personnel in attending training programs and seminars to enhance their knowledge and professional expertise, assign tasks according to personnel’s knowledge, abilities, and experience, promote activities that encourage personnel to apply their potential and creativity in their work, and allocate budgets to support further education at higher levels.