THE EFFECTS OF MOTIVATION ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY (CASE STUDY OF NIGER STATE WATER BOARD)

Abstract

ABSTRACT This study investigated the effect of motivation on employee productivity. The sample work force of Niger State Water Board was used. Five hundred questionnaires were distributed to the employees of Niger State Water Board. One hundred and thirty one (131) questionnaires were however, returned, sample percentQge was used to analyze the . data. The study revealed that the employees were not challenged and satisfied with their work. Equally, job satisfaction and system of promotion are not satisfactory to the employees. It was recommended to the management that Water Board should adopt an appropriate motivational strategies for creating a conducive working environment for its employees. It was also recommended that the management should improve on training and adequate standard salary to its employees.