Welfare Service and Staff Productivity in Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
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https://doi.org/10.31150/ajshr.v5i1.2655Keywords:
Welfare Service, Staff ProductivityAbstract
Welfare service serves as a lubricate for optimum performance of employees in an organization. However, the universities in Nigeria, especially Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, faced uncertainties about whether the current welfare provisions were adequate and effectively contributing to the productivity of both teaching and non-teaching staff. This raised questions about the effectiveness of existing welfare policies and their role in enhancing staff performance and overall institutional efficiency within the university environment. The study investigated the intricate relationship between staff welfare services and productivity at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt. Anchored on the Equity Theory of Motivation, this study adopts descriptive survey designs to explore the dynamics of staff welfare and productivity. Utilising Taro Yamene's formula (1994), a sample size of 350 respondents was determined, with a random sampling technique employed to select participants. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis, with simple percentages analysing the socio-economic and demographic backgrounds of the respondents while mean and standard deviation were used to analysed the research questions. The study revealed a moderate consensus among staff on their welfare needs and preferences, with notable variations in perceptions, especially regarding healthcare access. Challenges such as funding constraints, administrative inefficiencies, lack of staff involvement, and inadequate infrastructure were identified as key impediments to providing effective welfare services. These factors were found to significantly influence staff morale, well-being, and productivity within the university setting. The study recommends the implementation of improved communication channels and the active involvement of staff in decision-making processes. By valuing staff input and aligning welfare services more closely with their diverse needs, the university can foster a more inclusive environment, leading to increased staff satisfaction and engagement, which is crucial for enhancing productivity.
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