Modernization of the Motivation Systems in Higher Education: Challenges and Digital Solutions
https://doi.org/10.47703/ejebs.v68i3.431
Abstract
The motivation of academic staff in higher education institutions has become a critical issue, particularly in the context of rapid digital transformation. Faculty motivation is a crucial factor influencing the quality of education, research productivity, and the performance of universities. This study aimed to identify the main factors influencing motivation and to develop recommendations for educational institutions to enhance staff motivation. The research utilized bibliometric analysis through the VOSviewer program to explore relationships between core motivational factors. Initial data were collected via the ePORTAL system, which aggregates comprehensive information about faculty activities, including publications, participation in scientific projects, and teaching performance. The findings suggest that the current motivational systems in Kazakhstan's higher education institutions require significant modernization. Key challenges include insufficient financial support, excessive bureaucratic procedures, and limited career development opportunities. Moreover, adopting digital tools like ePORTAL can enhance the transparency and objectivity of assessing teaching staff performance, providing more substantial incentives for professional growth. The study offers recommendations for university management of educational institutions to increase academic staff motivation that can be adapted to each educational institution's unique profile and priorities. Future research should investigate the long-term effects of digitalization on teaching quality and explore how motivation strategies can be fine-tuned to address regional and institutional disparities. Such efforts will ensure faculty development aligns with national and international educational standards, ultimately enhancing the competitiveness and effectiveness of universities in a global context.
Keywords
Education,
Higher Education,
Educational Institutions,
Modernization,
Motivational Mechanisms,
Digital transformation,
Economic Incentives,
Teaching Quality
Supporting agencies: This research has been funded by the Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan (“Modernization of the quality assurance system of higher education in Kazakhstan based on digitalization: development of approaches, mechanisms and information base” No. BR24992974)
About the Authors
Marat Urdabayev
al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
PhD Candidate, Email: marat.ordas@mail.ru
Nazym Ainakul
Turan Unievrsity, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
PhD, Associate Professor, Email: n.ainakul@turan-edu.kz
Bakhtiyar Sabdenaliyev
Kazakh Leading Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
PhD Candidate, Email: b.sabdenaliyev@mok.kz
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Urdabayev M., Ainakul N., Sabdenaliyev B. Modernization of the Motivation Systems in Higher Education: Challenges and Digital Solutions. Eurasian Journal of Economic and Business Studies. 2024;68(3):111–126. https://doi.org/10.47703/ejebs.v68i3.431
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