Influence of Non- Monetary Rewards System on Library Staff Performance in Polytechnics in Nigeria

Main Authors: Osaheni Oni, John Odion Oshiotse, Afam Eziam
Format: Book publication-section
Terbitan: Science and Education Development Inst., Nigeria , 2019
Online Access: https://zenodo.org/record/3370589
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  • This study investigated the influence of non- monetary Rewards System on Library Staff Performance in polytechnics in Nigeria. A survey research design was adopted and a questionnaire was used for data collection. Purposive sampling technique was used in selecting the sample for the study. The total population is fifty- eight (58) library staff in polytechnics library in Edo state. The copies of the questionnaire retrieved and analyzed using mean score, standard deviation, frequency counts and percentage. From the analysis of data collected, the findings revealed that verbal recognition/praise, awards, office gettogether/end of year celebration and special treats are the major forms of recognition used by Auchi polytechnic library management to influence staff performance. Flexible work schedule, increase freedom, participation in decision making and decentralizing authority are the major forms of non- monetary rewards employed by the library management to influence library staff performance. However, improve performance /services, confidence, job satisfaction, increase productivity, commitment/dedication, feelings of accomplishment and loyalty are the major influence of independence and recognition rewards on library staff. The study recommended that Polytechnics library management should improve and sustain the culture of celebrating staff achievement and performance. Rewards must be provided equitably based on performance.