Master’s Degree Awarded to Mr. Mohammed Dabba Qarawish in Political Sciences
Mr. Mohammed Dabba Hameel Qarawish was awarded a Master’s Degree in Political Sciences first-class honors (Excellent) and a grade of (95%) for his thesis titled: The Impact of Incentives on Administrative Performance of Employees in Yemeni Public Universities: A Case Study of 21 September University of Applied and Medical Sciences, which was submitted to the Department of Political Science – Public Administration Division, Faculty of Commerce and Economics – Sana’a University. The MA defense was held on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
The MA Viva-voce Committee, which was formed based on a resolution issued by the Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Council, consisted of the following:
| # | Committee Members | Designation | Position |
| 1 | Prof. Hameed Abdulghani Saif Al-Mekhlafi | External Examiner | Member |
| 2 | Prof. Abdulhadi Hussein Al-Hamdani | Main Supervisor | Chair |
| 3 | Dr. Abdulkarim Abdullah Hamadi Al-Roudhi | Internal Examiner | Member |
The study primarily aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the incentive system applied at 21 September University of Applied and Medical Sciences in Sana’a, analyze the employees’ responsiveness and engagement with such incentives, and explore the relationship between incentives and administrative performance.
The study yielded several key findings summarized as follows:
- Both monetary and non-monetary incentives positively influence administrative performance, with non-monetary incentives having a greater impact.
- The absence of significant demographic differences among respondents indicates a shared organizational culture within the university.
- The findings are consistent with both international and Arab theoretical literature emphasizing that motivation is a key driver of performance and administrative creativity.
- The study fills a knowledge gap regarding the reality of employee motivation in Yemeni universities and offers practical recommendations to enhance administrative performance amid resource constraints.
In light of these findings, the researcher recommended:
- Strengthening non-monetary incentives by formally recognizing outstanding performance and activating symbolic reward and appreciation programs.
- Developing a transparent and equitable financial incentive system that links rewards to actual performance levels.
- Designing professional training and development programs to enhance the efficiency and creativity of administrative staff.
- Adopting a modern performance evaluation mechanism that connects institutional outcomes with individual performance and academic analysis.
- Conducting future research on the influence of leadership styles and organizational culture in enhancing the effectiveness of incentives and improving administrative performance.
The defense session was attended by a number of academics, researchers, colleagues and the researcher’s family members.
