Motivation on employee performance through top leadership commitment in the local water district in Laguna province

Purpose- This study investigates the impact of employee motivation and leadership commitment on employee performance within the Local Water Districts in Laguna Province, Philippines. It explores how intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, along with leadership commitment, influence employee performance, and examines whether leadership commitment mediates the effect of motivation on performance. Methodology- A quantitative research design with a descriptive approach was used. Data were collected via a structured questionnaire administered to 256 respondents selected through stratified random sampling. Statistical tools such as descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, and regression analysis were employed to analyze the data. Findings- The study found that intrinsic motivation significantly influences employee performance, particularly in task and contextual performance. Leadership commitment plays a critical mediating role in translating motivation into improved performance, especially for intrinsic motivation. Significant differences in performance and motivation were observed based on demographic factors like age, gender, and income. Conclusion- This research emphasizes the importance of leadership commitment in fostering a motivated workforce. It suggests that intrinsic motivation is a stronger driver of performance than extrinsic factors. Based on the findings, a comprehensive Human Resource Intervention Program is proposed, focusing on leadership development, motivational strategies, and age-based engagement to enhance overall employee performance.