ISSN 28111915 AJORMS; Url: https://ajormsplasu.ng; E-mail: info@ajormsplasu.ng Vol. 3 [1] June, 2023 https://doi.org/10.62244/ajorms.v3i1
THE MEDIATING ROLE OF INCENTIVES IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMPLOYEE
RELATIONSHIP AND PRODUCTIVITY OF POLYTECHNICS STAFF IN BAUCHI STATE.Shem Yunusa Bajama1, Ben Pam Wurim2 and Pam Nelson Chuwang3 1, 2 and 3 Faculty of Management Science
University of Jos Nigeria
ABSTRACT
This study examines the mediating role of incentive program on the relation between employee relationship and productivity of Bauchi State Polytechnics. We draw from human relations theory to justify the relationship. Copies of questionnaires were distributed to 360 polytechnic staff and 287 out of the retrieved were usable. The data collected was analysed using SMARTPLS 4.4.9. The findings established Employee relationship significantly influences productivity and an incentive mediates the relationship between employee relationship and productivity. This study results have some practical implications for managers and policy makers that are interested in getting the best out of the employees’ which will boost the employee motivation, commitment and productivity of their organizations
Key words: Employee Relationship, Employee Incentives & Employee Productivity