Working Motivation of Doctors: The Case of Public Hospitals in Hanoi

working motivation, doctors, public hospitals, labor Economics, human resource management

Authors

  • Do Thi Tuoi University of Labour and Social Affairs, Hanoi, Vietnam
  • Ha Nam Phong University of Labour and Social Affairs, Hanoi, Vietnam

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This study was conducted to identify, evaluate and measure the attributes of working motivation of doctors in public hospitals in Hanoi. Based on literature review and the results of some interviews, 225 questionnaires were sent to doctors in public hospitals in Hanoi and were collected in 2 months. However, only 212 questionnaires were satisfactory and included in the analysis. The results of descriptive statistics, Cronbach’s Alpha analysis, Independent T-test and ANOVA have identified and measured 3 attributes of working motivation which effect on doctors in public hospitals in Hanoi. Based on the findings, some recommendations are given for doctors and public hospitals in Hanoi to improve the working motivation of doctocrs. The research has brought practical significance to hospital administrators in public hospitals, who need solutions and policies for improving doctors’ performance.