Motivational Elements Effect on Labour Productivity and Retention: The Case of Jei River Farms in Central Region of Ghana

This study estimated and analysed factors affecting Labour productivity and retention among workers in Jei River farms in the Central Region of Ghana. Stratified and simple random sampling techniques were used to sample hundred (100) workers from a population of four hundred and forty seven (447) workers. Descriptive statistics and ordered probit regression were used in the analysis. The results indicated that motivators that were important in influencing labour productivity positively were the challenging nature of the job, mostly for administration and technical staffs and the salary level mostly for field staff. Socio economic factors such as education, farm work experience, age and introduction of new technology were also significant in explaining labour productivity. Educational level and the introduction of new technology had positive effects on labour productivity. However, age and farm work experience had negative effects on labour productivity.