The Influence of Working Environment on the Performance and Productivity of the Workers Belongs to Various Sectors of Islamabad: A Statistical Survey

Abstract

A work environment can be identified as the place that one works, which means the milieus around a person. It is the social and professional environment in which a person is supposed to interact with a number of people. The work environment has a significant impact upon employee performance and productivity. This study aims to provide the vital information regarding the work environment factors which have an influence on employee performance. The work place becomes an integral part of the work itself. Businesses must step outside their traditional roles to create a work environment where employees enjoy what they do, have pride in what they do, can reach their potential. The respondents surveyed were the employees of the various government and private sectors of District Islamabad. Total number of employees surveyed was 100. The study showed how the work environment in these organizations is affecting the employee performance. Objectives of the study were to ascertain the relationship between employees and their working environment, to determine the impact of work environment on employee performance and to suggest measures and make appropriate recommendations to improve the working conditions for better performance. Descriptive sample survey used to carry out the study. Simple random sampling technique was respectively used to select the respondents for the study and data was analyzed and interpreted by using the mean, standard deviation and chi-square through SPSS.

Keywords: Work Environment, Employee Performance, Participative Management, Productivity, Interpersonal Relationship, Training and Development, Employee Welfare, Monetary Benefits, Supervision, Advancement.

DOI: 10.7176/JRDM/60-02

Publication date:October 31^st 2019