Job Security and Employee Performance of Selected Deposit Money Banks in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria (Published)
This study investigated job security and employee performance of selected Deposit Money Bank (DMBs) in Abeokuta. The study specifically examines the extent to which job security drives employee adaptability and initiative. The research instrument used in collection of data was a structured questionnaire. The study selected a sample size of 160 employees of selected DMBs in Abeokuta, Ogun state through purposive sample technique. Data obtained were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics and regression results were run with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings revealed that job security impact has a significant effect on employee adaptability and initiative of selected DMDs in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Finally, the study concluded that job security significantly contributes to improved employee adjustability to new situations, challenges or changes in the workplace. Also job security significantly enhances employees’ willingness to take on responsibilities and go beyond basic job requirements.
Keywords: Employee Performance, Job Security, employee adaptability, employee initiative
The Effect of Work Environment on Employee Productivity (Published)
This research study investigated the effect of work environment on employee productivity using Edo City Transport Service whether inadequacy of the various conditional factors can affect productivity of employee. The objective of this study therefore geared towards ascertaining whether the nature of work environment lead to low productivity, absenteeism and lateness among employees. With the objective of the study in mind, this research project work focused on examining the effect of work environment. To achieve the study objectives and for the purpose of this seminar paper, secondary data were collected and analyzed as well. From the research findings, if good office environment is provided for employees, it will go a long way to enhance their morale and performance. Also, if office is neat, noiseless, properly arranged well lighted and ventilated, employees will feel a sense of belonging and this will make them to work efficiently and effectively. Good physical working environment inspires workers to spend more time in their various offices, employees responded emotionally better towards the provision of good office environment by not absenting themselves unnecessarily from work, lateness to work and other negative attitude will be drastically reduced. Good working environment increase individual output therefore leading to growth of the organization. Based on the research study findings, the researcher recommended the followings: The organization should map out programme for provision of good work environment to increase productivity and of promoting occupational safety and health of workers. The organization should ensure that the office of its workers is always clean, tiding up and properly arranged for easy movement and comfortable to the workers and customers.
Keywords: Environment, Job Security, Loading Bay, Morale, Productivity, Prospective
The Effect of Work Environment on Employee Productivity: A Case Study of Edo City Transport Services Benin City, Edo State Nigeria (Published)
This research study investigated the effect of work environment on employee productivity using Edo City Transport Service whether inadequacy of the various conditional factors can affect productivity of employee. The objective of this study therefore geared towards ascertaining whether the nature of work environment lead to low productivity, absenteeism and lateness among employees. With the objective of the study in mind, this research project work focused on examining the effect of work environment. To achieve the study objectives and for the purpose of this seminar paper, secondary data were collected and analyzed as well. From the research findings, if good office environment is provided for employees, it will go a long way to enhance their morale and performance. Also, if office is neat, noiseless, properly arranged well lighted and ventilated, employees will feel a sense of belonging and this will make them to work efficiently and effectively. Good physical working environment inspires workers to spend more time in their various offices, employees responded emotionally better towards the provision of good office environment by not absenting themselves unnecessarily from work, lateness to work and other negative attitude will be drastically reduced. Good working environment increase individual output therefore leading to growth of the organization. Based on the research study findings, the researcher recommended the followings: The organization should map out programme for provision of good work environment to increase productivity and of promoting occupational safety and health of workers. The organization should ensure that the office of its workers is always clean, tiding up and properly arranged for easy movement and comfortable to the workers and customers.
Keywords: Environment, Job Security, Loading Bay, Morale, Productivity, Prospective