Motivating employees to take action and keeping them committed is crucial to organizational success. Limited focus on motivational factors in the educational sector in Cameroon, as compared to other sectors, has resulted in enormous teacher shortage, which served as a catalyst for the study. The welfare of employees is a concern for the majority of organizations, if not all, in the twenty-first century. In order for employees to enjoy their work, have a sense of purpose, take pride in what they do, and perform to their full capacity, management must foster a pleasant working atmosphere. The study investigated the role of motivational factors on employees’ performance at the University of Buea (UB). A descriptive research design was employed in the study, while data obtained during the investigation were analyzed utilizing Multiple Correspondence Analyses to construct the scores with the help of Excel 2016 and SPSS Version 20. A convenience sampling technique with the help of structured questionnaires was used for data collection. Questionnaires were randomly administered to 150 respondents. The study’s result established that the work conditions, payment, promotion, job security, and training significantly influenced employee productivity in the University of Buea. This depicts that better management of these factors will lead to an increase in employee performance.

Motivational Factors, Employees’ Performance, Buea University

https://doi.org/10.64192/oy26pqc

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