Nurses Perception of Incentives System in Assiut University Hospital
Ahmed, D., Yousef ,, H., Abd Elkhalek, M. (2013). Nurses Perception of Incentives System in Assiut University Hospital. EKB Journal Management System, 1(2), 109-120. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2013.58267
Doaa M Ahmed; H R Yousef ,; M. E ., Abd Elkhalek. "Nurses Perception of Incentives System in Assiut University Hospital". EKB Journal Management System, 1, 2, 2013, 109-120. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2013.58267
Ahmed, D., Yousef ,, H., Abd Elkhalek, M. (2013). 'Nurses Perception of Incentives System in Assiut University Hospital', EKB Journal Management System, 1(2), pp. 109-120. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2013.58267
Ahmed, D., Yousef ,, H., Abd Elkhalek, M. Nurses Perception of Incentives System in Assiut University Hospital. EKB Journal Management System, 2013; 1(2): 109-120. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2013.58267

Nurses Perception of Incentives System in Assiut University Hospital

Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
Article 13, Volume 1, Issue 2 - Serial Number 1, December 2013, Page 109-120  XML PDF (445.97 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/asnj.2013.58267
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Authors
Doaa M Ahmed1; H R Yousef ,2; M. E ., Abd Elkhalek3
1Infection Control Unit at Assiut University Hospital
2Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University
3Public Health & Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University
Abstract
Background: Incentives play an important role in organizations as it influences a variety of work-related behavior, as well as the motivation of employees. Aim of the study: The present study was conducted in the main Assiut University Hospital to assess nurse’s perception about the incentives system. Subject sand Methods: This study included 271 nurses who randomly selected from all units at the main Assiut University Hospital. The study included both quantitative and qualitative methods for data collection. Results: High percent of the participants reported that the most important incentives are fair remuneration, bounces, appropriate working hours, and different services (health/ education). The promotion, appreciation of work efforts, a good relations with colleagues and superior encouragement were the most important morale incentives. This is confirmed by the results of Focus group discussions as about half of the participants especially female nurses considered the morale incentives are more important than the financial one especially the good dealing and the respect from the physicians. Conclusion and Recommendations: In conclusion, this study indicates that nurses know what they want from incentives. Attention to priorities and flexible incentives system may help to create the cohesive work environment that nurses seek. Determine the objectives are the most important factors to increase the effectiveness of the incentive system.
Keywords
Incentive System - Nurses- Punishement; Positive Incentives
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