A Model for Predicting Employee Productivity in Nigeria

Employee productivity is a key determinant of business success. When comparing the level of advancement in productivity between the private and government organization in Nigeria, it is quite obvious that the government establishment is behind. Thus, identifying the productivity factors relevant to government employee and establishing the relationship between the various productivity factors and government employee productivity will present an opportunity for enhancement. In this study, the factors affecting government staff productivity in Nigeria were assessed through a cross-sectional survey design using ELDI Awka as a case study. A random sampling technique was adopted and 98 ELDI employees were enrolled into the study. The quantitative approach used was regression analysis and statistical package for social sciences [SPSS] software window version 22 was used to process the large volume of data gathered. Literature review of the classical management theories, contemporary research and field work on employee productivity led to the identification of eight factors affecting the productivity of government employee in Nigeria as Staff Training (X