The impact of the reward system on teachers’ performance in public schools in Russia

Kurganova, Svetlana (2024) The impact of the reward system on teachers’ performance in public schools in Russia. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

The influence of the reward system on the employees’ performance has been an important topic. The relation between these two concepts has been studied in different fields including teaching. The researchers highlight the significance of this type of analysis among teachers since they are the main element in the process of knowledge delivery which forms the global level of education. The previous studies were conducted in different countries and different types of educational institutions. This research aimed to analyse the relationship between the existing reward system and the performance of teachers working particularly in Russian public schools in order to understand how the current system works, what types of rewards are preferred and what could be improved in this area. A semi-structured interview was used as a principal data collection tool in combination with the volunteer self-selection technique of sampling. Participants’ responses were studied through thematic analysis. Based on the findings, the study explored the relationship between rewards and performance, which types of monetary and nonmonetary rewards are in favor, which of them influence teachers in public schools the most, and what current system is lacking. The research made additions to the existing works on a similar topic by uncovering other factors that impact teachers’ performance besides traditional monetary and non-monetary bonuses. Finally, based on the findings, the study suggested possible improvements to the current system which include a recommendation to focus on particular rewards mostly preferred by respondents such as monetary bonuses, additional time off, organised activities and learning opportunities for teachers.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Supervisors:	Name Email McCabe, TJ UNSPECIFIED
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > Teaching Personnel H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management > Human Resource Management > Performance Management H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management > Human Resource Management > Performance Management > Reward Management
Divisions:	School of Business > Master of Science in Management
Depositing User:	Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited:	12 Aug 2025 12:28
Last Modified:	12 Aug 2025 12:28
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/8515

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