Effect of Green Reward and Recognition Policies on Operational Efficiency in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Igbariam

Abstract

This study analyzed the effect of green reward and recognition policies on operational efficiency in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam. The specific objectives were to; investigate the effect of green reward, and examine the effect of recognition policies on operational efficiency in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Igbariam. This study was anchored on the Expectancy Theory. Survey research design was used in this study. The variables were green reward and green recognition policies as the independent variables, while operational efficiency is the dependent variable. Data were generated through primary sources. The method of data collection was the questionnaire which was administered randomly among the academic staff of the university. The population of the study was three thousand, four hundred and seventy-two (3472). The sample size of the study was three hundred and fifty-eight (358), determined through taro yamane formula. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondent. The hypotheses were tested using multiple regression analysis method at 0.05% level of significance. Findings from the study revealed that, Green Reward (GRD) and Recognition policies (RGP), both has significant effect on operational efficiency in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Igbariam. The study concludes that universities can improve operational efficiency by combining environmentally oriented reward systems with effective employee recognition practices. The study recommended that Management of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University should introduce and maintain reward schemes for employees who demonstrate environmentally responsible behaviour, such as waste reduction, energy conservation, efficient use of materials and adoption of sustainable work practices. Employee performance assessments should include appropriate environmental and resource-efficiency indicators.