COMPENSATION AND PRODUCTIVITY AMONG CIVIL SERVANT BENIN CITY, IN EDO STATE

ABSTRACT

The study examined compensation and productivity among civil servants in Benin City. To guide the study, three research questions were raised, and one hypothesis was generated. The survey adopted a survey research design approach which sought to understand the impact of compensation civil servants productivity in University of Benin, Benin City, Edo state, Nigeria. The Taro Yamane (1976) sample determination formula was used to determine the sample size from the population, and after due computation, a sample of 300 respondents was arrived at. The study utilized a questionnaire as the research instrument to sample the opinions of the staff on the subject matter. A total of 300 questionnaires were distributed, however, only three hundred were retrieved. The descriptive (frequency, mean and percentage) and inferential statistics (regression) were adopted for the study’s analysis using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software. Findings obtained from the analysis of the data indicated that compensation has a strong and positive impact on organization productivity. The study established that effective compensation package leads to improved productivity through, conducive work environment, training and development, effective leadership structure and work-life balance. Based on these findings, it was recommended that:The federal government should align compensation with market standards, improve transparency in pay structures, and introduce performance-based incentives to boost morale. Investing in employee training and supporting work-life balance through flexible arrangements and wellness programs are essential for employee growth and satisfaction.