Work Environment and Employee Productivity: The Role of Job Satisfaction

Abstract

This paper examines the effect of work environment on employee productivity. The mediation role of job satisfaction in the nexus amidst work environment and employee productivity is also assessed. The cross sectional design and survey approach was deployed. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Public Second Cycle teachers in the Ashanti Region of Ghana formed the population of the study. The study adopted Ordinary Least Square in SPSS as the data analysis technique. The study found significant positive effect of work environment on employee productivity. Lastly, the nexus amidst work environment and employee productivity was found to be partially mediated by job satisfaction. It is recommended that management should pay much attention to workplace conditions so that employees feel comfortable. Management should ensure serene environment in the workplace to improve employee productivity. Management should implement acceptable job conditions to motivate employees to achieve their targets. This will ensure that employees submit high quality work. It will also encourage employees to demonstrate positive attitude towards work. By so doing, employees will deliver work on time and meet deadlines. Notwithstanding, employees will seek opportunities for growth in order to increase their productivity.

Keywords: Work Environment, Job Satisfaction, Employee Productivity, Ghana Education Service

DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/15-19-06

Publication date: December 31^st 2023