Job Satisfaction and Employees’ Performance in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State.

Abstract

The study examined job satisfaction and employee’s performance in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State. The study investigated the relationship between reward and career development with employee performance. Relevant theoretical and empirical literatures were reviewed. The study was anchored on Herberg’s. The study collected data from primary and secondary sources. The population of the study comprised of 6355 staff in Nnamdi Azikiwe University. The sample size of the study is 376 using taro Yamane formulas, Formulated hypothesis were tested using ANOVA. From the analysis, it was discovered that: Reward has significant effect on employee’s performance in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra state. Career development has significant effect on employee’s performance in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra state. In view of the findings, the study recommended that. The study also recommends that management should provide effective incentive plan to their employees from time to time to boost their morale for enhanced productivity and performance. The reason is that bonuses will encourage them to put more effort in discharging their duties effectively.