ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence motivation has on teachers’ work 

performance and turnover intentions at Ohwimase M/A Basic ‘B’ School, with the view of 

revealing the importance of motivating teachers in gearing towards good work performance 

and improvement in pupils’ achievement.  The study employed quantitative research 

approach with a case study strategy in investigating the problem. The sample comprised 

30 teachers in Ohwimase M/A Basic ‘B’ School in Kumasi who responded to a structured 

questionnaire and provided relevant data on the study topic. The study revealed among 

other things that, promotional opportunities are the most dominant form of incentive 

enjoyed by teachers. Intrinsically, teachers are highly motivated by interacting with a lot 

of people in their work and being useful in their community. Extrinsically, teachers are 

highly motivated with the cooperative effort from their colleagues in their work and the 

support giving them by the school in times of need. There was significant influence of 

motivation on the work performance of teachers. Also, turnover intentions of teachers are 

highly and significantly influenced by motivation.  The study recommended that, monetary 

based incentive for good performance must be encouraged in the Ghana Education Service at all levels to reduce the rate of teacher turnover in Ohwimase M/A Basic ‘B’.