Intrinsic Reward and Employees’ Performance in Kogi State Civil Service Commission, Lokoja, Nigeria

Abstract

Performance of employees is fundamental to achievement of both public and private organizations. This study investigates the influence of intrinsic rewards on employee performance in Kogi State Civil Service Commission, Lokoja. The study was based on the following objectives to determine the relationship between promotion and employee performance and to examine the relationship between delegation and employee performance in Kogi State Civil Service Commission, Lokoja. Primary data was collected though questionnaire administered on the selected target respondents. The data collected were analyze using table, percentage and hypotheses were tested using linear regression, findings revealed that promotion has a positive influence on employee performance and that delegation has a positive relationship with employee performance. The study concluded that promotion and delegation influence employee performance. The study recommends that if employees work the acting capacity for a period of two years and have the required qualifications they should be promoted to such positions, the study further recommends that employees who are delegated should be involved in decision making in order to influence their commitment to work.

Keywords: Intrinsic, Rewards, Employee, Performance, Job, Organisation