Work Stress Management and Employees’ Performance in Uncertain Business Environment in Nigeria

Abstract

This study examined the relevance of work stress management on effective performance of employees of U&C micro finance banks in uncertain business environment in Nigria. The respondents were 64 senior and junior management staff made up of 45 senior and 19 juniors in Choba and Abuja campuses respectively. A simple survey research method and judgmental sampling technique were adopted. Anova statistical tool was used in testing the null hypothesis. From our findings, it was revealed that work stress management significantly influences effective employee performance of U&C micro finance banks in uncertain business environment in Nigeria. The study further recommended among others that management of U&C Micro-Finance banks should be mindful of the uncontrollable business environment capable of causing stress in employees that will affect the realization of organizational productivity.