THE RELATIONSHIP OF E-TRAINING, WORK MOTIVATION, AND WORK-LIFE BALANCE ON MALAYSIAN TEACHERS’ PERFORMANCE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Ariana Chong Suk Eng; Fung Chorng Yuan; Ki Yen Ping

doi:10.51200/mjbe.v11i1.5292

Authors

Ariana Chong Suk Eng
Fung Chorng Yuan
Ki Yen Ping

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51200/mjbe.v11i1.5292

Keywords:

E-training, work motivation, work-life balance, teachers'performance, COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

E-training, work motivation and work-life balance are three crucial factors that could affect employee performance. However, literature review indicates a lack of consistency in the study of the relationship among these elements, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This research delves into how e-training, work motivation, and work-life balance influence teachers' performance during the COVID-19 crisis. Previous studies highlight the detrimental impact of the pandemic on 90 per cent of employees in Malaysia, with 53 per cent of teachers experiencing a decline in performance attributed to elevated stress and mental health issues. A total of 152 teachers from both primary and secondary schools in Malaysia participated in a comprehensive 47-item online survey. The results reveal a positive correlation between e-training, work motivation, and work-life balance with teachers' performance. Teachers equipped with adequate e-training, high work motivation and good work-life balance would translate into increased performance amid the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The insights gained from this study can inform government initiatives to design and implement more effective e-training programmes, fostering work motivation and work-life balance for high-performance employees.

Author Biographies

Ariana Chong Suk Eng

School of Business
Faculty of Business, Design and Arts
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, Malaysia.

Fung Chorng Yuan

School of Business,
Faculty of Business, Design and Arts,
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, Malaysia.

Ki Yen Ping

School of Business,
Faculty of Business, Design and Arts,
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, Malaysia.

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