IMPACT OF INCENTIVES ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN GUINNESS NIGERIA PLC

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out to examine impact of incentives on employee performance in Guinness Nigeria Plc. Specifically, the study examines the importance of employee performance to organizational performance. The objectives of the study is to examine the impact of incentives on employee performance, assess the current level of incentives at the Guinness Nigeria PLC, examine the relationship between employee performance and organizational productivity and recommend other ways of enhancing employee performance. The responses were analysed using the frequency tables, which provided answers to the research questions Based on the finding of this study, there is a significant relationship between employee performance and organizational performance, discipline has a positive impact on organizational performance by employee performance and motivation has a positive impact on employee performance. Based on the responses obtained, the researcher proffers the following recommendations: There should be systems for recognition and appreciation of quality efforts in order to motivate the staff to work effectively, the organization should ensure that there is an adequate provision and availability of motivational incentives to help boost workers’ performance. Conclusively, there is a significant relationship between employee performance and organizational performance, incentives psychologically satisfy a person which leads to job satisfaction and avoid turnover, incentives drive or arouse a stimulus work and finally, incentives enhance commitment in work performance and also increase productivity.