Strategy for Improving Workers Morale and Productivity in An Organization (A Case Study Of Isoko North Local Government Area)

ABSTRACT

This research work examined the strategies for improving workers morale and productivity in Zion Bread Bakery Industry in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Delta State.  I ensure critical study of this research related literatures were reviewed and data collected through the use of questionnaires.  The questionnaire were personally administered and answered by the respondents to ensure effective data collection.  The items of questionnaire were based on the research question and information from data on literature review discoveries revealed that employees improve their performance when rewarded.  This means they achieve better result to workers (both literate and illiterate) though high pay, training and development, participation, good allowance and fringe benefit comprising of housing and transport allowance increase workers performance.

Title                                                                           i

Certification                                                               ii

Dedication                                                                  iii

Acknowledgement                                                      iv

Table of contents                                                        vi

Abstract                                                                     ix

Chapter One

1.1  Introduction                                                           1

1.2  Purpose of the study                                               2

1.3  Statement of Problem                                              2

1.4  Brief History of Isoko North L.G.A                              4

1.5  Significance of the study                                          5

1.6  Scope of study                                                       6

1.7  Research question                                                   6

1.8  Limitation of study                                                  7

1.9  Definition of terms                                                  7

Chapter Two

2.1  Review of related literature                                       9

2.2  Extent of workers relationship with top management    9

2.3  The type of leadership in an organization that could

enhance workers morale and productivity                   12

2.4  Evaluation and Recognition of Performance                 13

2.5  The Stick Approach                                                 14

2.6  The Need for Discipline or Punishment                        18

2.7  Principle of Good Discipline

Chapter Three – Research Methodology

3.1  Design of the study                                                 22

3.2  Area of the study                                                    22

3.3  Population of the study                                            22

3.4  Sample and sampling techniques                               23

3.5  Instrument for Data Collection                                  23

3.6  Method of analysis                                                  25

Chapter Four

4.1  Data Analysis and Interpretation                               26

Chapter Five

Summary, Findings, Conclusion and Recommendation

5.1  Summary                                                              34

5.2  Conclusion                                                             35

5.3  Recommendations                                                  36

5.4  Suggestion for further study                                     38

       References                                                             39

       Appendix                                                               40