The impact of work from home, work environment and work motivation on job performance towards academics in higher education institutions: A study in Mukah

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of work from home, work environment, and work motivation on job performance toward academics in higher education institutions, focusing on Politeknik Mukah and UiTM Campus Mukah in Sarawak. A quantitative research design was employed, involving a sample of 220 academic staff selected through stratified sampling to ensure balanced representation across faculties, departments, and academic levels. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27. Multiple regression analysis was conducted to examine the relationships among the variables. The results indicate that work from home practices have a significant and positive effect on academic job performance, with a coefficient value of 0.359. In contrast, the work environment variable did not demonstrate a significant influence on job performance, as indicated by a coefficient value of 0.003. Additionally, work motivation was identified as a significant factor influencing job performance, with a coefficient value of 0.232, underscoring the importance of fostering both intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors to enhance employee performance. The study also identified a moderate positive correlation between work from home arrangements and work motivation, indicating that flexible work practices can effectively boost motivation levels among academic personnel.