The Effect of Work Environment on Employee Performance: The Case of Beautifying Sheger Project

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2022-06

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Addis Ababa University

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The main objective of this study was to assess the effect of work environment on employee performance in the case of Beautifying Sheger Project. It also tried to examine the impact of physical work place environment aspects, reward aspects of the job, and training and development opportunities in the work place, work life balance on the performance of these employees. Quantitative research approach with explanatory research design was adopted in carrying out this research. A survey method was used to gather data from the employees, after questionnaire data were collected, percentage, frequency, mean and standard deviation were used as a tool for descriptive methodology as well as regression and correlation analysis was used from inferential statistics. Convenience sampling was used to select the specific individuals. The correlational results of this study showed that physical work place environment (r = .122), reward aspects of the work (r= .643) and work- life balance have been were positively and significantly related with performance of employees of Beautifying Sheger Project. The study also found working conditions are important factor of overall perceived performance of for employees of Beautifying Sheger Project. In addition, the regression model resulted that, 53.3% of variance in employees’ performance is due to work environment conditions (Physical work place environment, Reward aspects of the work, Training and development opportunities and Work- life balance). Moreover, it can be observed from the results of this study that working conditions correlation with performance of employees. This paper suggests the project managers to work towards improving working environment and building good relationships with their employees. This friendly and positive interaction of employees will craft innovative and creative staff.

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Work environment, Work Life Balance, Employee performance

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