An Analysis of Work Motivation among Healthcare Workers in Vietnam

Abstract

Financial incentives are widely regarded as an important factor in sustaining and enhancing employees’ work effort. However, in certain sectors, particularly healthcare, although financial incentives remain important, non-financial factors such as healthcare infrastructure, opportunities for training and professional development, and management and supervision practices also play significant roles. This study draws on survey data collected from more than 180 healthcare workers across five healthcare facilities in Vietnam and employs exploratory factor analysis (EFA) to identify the key factors influencing healthcare workers’ overall work motivation. The findings provide additional empirical evidence on the determinants of work motivation among healthcare professionals. Specifically, the results indicate that financial incentives, particularly salaries and bonuses, remain the most important determinant of work motivation. These are followed by professional autonomy, working conditions, and management and supervisory practices. In contrast, career development opportunities and recognition and appreciation are not found to have statistically significant effects on healthcare workers’ overall work motivation in this study.