| dc.description.abstract | This study investigated the effect of working conditions on employees’ performance at Ibanda
District Local Government. Specifically, the study examined the effect of workplace environment,
physical conditions and workplace incentives on employee performance at Ibanda District Local
Government. The study used a cross sectional survey design and investigated a sample of 160
respondents with the aid of questionnaires and interview guides. The overall response rate was
76.9%. Findings revealed that workplace environment, physical conditions and workplace
incentives significantly influence employee performance at Ibanda District Local Government. It
was concluded that workplace environment has a significant effect on employee performance.
Good relations with co-workers, job security and favourable working hours lead to improved
employee performance. It was also concluded that physical conditions have a significant effect on
employee performance. Providing employees with necessary work equipment, ensuring proper
ventilation, lightings and office layout enhance employee performance. It was further concluded
that incentives have a significant positive effect on employee performance. Prompt payment salary
leads to improved employee performance. However, inadequate allowances and the inability to
give employees fringe benefits demoralises performance. The study recommends that the Human
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Resource Department in conjunction with the district leadership should prepare a policy to pay
overtime for staff members who work beyond the official working time. The study further
recommends that the district should solicit for funds from Ministry of Finance, Planning and
Economic Development, Ministry of Local Government and other development partners to
construct more offices for district employees. The district leadership should provide fringe benefits
to enhance employee performance. | en_US |
