International Journal of Academic Management Science Research (IJAMSR)
  Year: 2022 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 1 | Page No.: 13-23
Impact of Reward System on Employee's Productivity of Non Academic Staff of Private Polytechnics in Enugu State Download PDF
Nweze, Austin Uche, PhD, Ejim, Emeka Patrick, PhD, Ekwochi, Eucharia Adaeze, PhD, Ajagu, Eyuche Helen, PhD

Abstract:
Reward systems play a key role as they determine the employer-employee relationships. The reward system defines what the employer is willing to give, which has a direct impact on what employees are willing to contribute in exchange. The study sought to examine the impact of reward system on employee's productivity of non academic staff of private polytechnics in Enugu State. The study used explanatory mixed method, the opinion of the populace or residents, through survey method (questionnaire), was analysed. The target population 364 (three hundred and sixty four) made up of the non academic staff of private universities in Enugu State namely: Marist Polytechnic, Umuchigbo, Iji-Nike, Emene, Enugu State, Mater Dei Polytechnic, Ugwuoba and Our Saviour Institute of Science, Agriculture & Technology, Enugu. The whole population was used as it is small. 345 questionnaire were returned and accurately filled. The hypotheses were analyzed using Z - statistic tool. The findings indicated that career development had positive impact on employee productivity of academic staff of private polytechnics in Enugu State with Z (95, n = 364) = 21.705, p > 0.05; prompt payment of salary had no positive impact on employee productivity of private polytechnics in Enugu State with Z (95, n = 364) = 16.4, p > 0.05. The study concluded that career development and prompt payment of salary had positive impact on employee productivity of private polytechnics in Enugu State. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended among others that private polytechnics should not take the remuneration of their employees for granted because it will result in low productivity, salaries, wages, and all other entitlements be paid promptly.