Investigating the Effect of Non -Financial Rewards on Staff Productivity in Shoprite Company, Enugu

Abstract

The study examined the effect of non -financial rewards on staff productivity in Shoprite Company Enugu. The study sought to determine the relationship between medical benefits and level of absenteeism; the relationship between having relaxation areas and volume of output. Relevant research questions were asked, and hypotheses were formulated and tested. Primary and secondary data were used. The primary sources were the administration of a questionnaire to the staff of Shoprite. The population of 275 was used. Copies of the questionnaire were administered and were returned. Two hypotheses were tested using F-statistic. It was found that the relationship between medical benefits and the level of absenteeism was significantly high, hence F(95, n = 275) =1046.270. The relationship between having relaxation areas and volume of output was significantly high, hence F(95,n=275)=1345.096,p<0.05. It was concluded that non-financial reward impacted on staff productivity, and commitment to the task. It was recommended amongst others that organizations should offer the proper medical facility to its employees to keep them motivated.