Effects Of Work Environment On Employees Productivity (A Case Study Of Dangote Cement Factory)

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effects of the work environment on employees’ productivity in Dangote Cement Factory PLC Ethiopia as a case. In this study, both qualitative and quantitative research approaches were employed. The research designs for this thesis used both a descriptive and explanatory research method. Primary data were collected through close-ended questionnaires. Using the population of 325 permanent active employees in Dangote Cement Factory, a sample of 179 was determined of which all sample populations were retrieved and appropriately filled. The targeted respondents were selected with a simple random sampling technique. The primary data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using multiple regression analysis. Correlation and multiple linear regressions were used for analysis. The findings confirm that all the independent variables (physical environment, Administrative environment, and social environment) have a positive and significant relationship with the dependent variable (employee productivity in Dangote Cement Factory, Ethiopia). The reliability of the data collection instrument was calculated and the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.892. The findings revealed that the physical, administrative, and social environments are the most practiced productivity tools. All Three dimensions showed a positive and significant relationship with employee productivity. The physical Work environment was found to be relatively the highest predictor (β = .427) followed by the social work environment (β =.356) and Administrative work environment (β = .259). All the dimensions are good predictors of productivity. The Factory should exert more effort to improve its work environment based on need assessment and focus on monitoring its implementation.