INCENTIVE SCHEMES AS CORRELATES OF STAFF PRODUCTIVITY IN GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study examined incentive scheme as correlates of staff productivity in government technical colleges in Lagos State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted in this study. The population for the study comprised 713 participant which include teachers and technologists in three government technical colleges in Lagos State.  Sample size for the study was 217. Structured questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. The reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach alpha and a reliability coefficient of 0.96 was obtained. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation (SD), and Correlation. The findings revealed that there are several monetary and non-monetary incentives available for staff (x̄=3.61), with high level of staff productivity (x̄=3.77) in government technical colleges in Lagos State. Also, positive relationship was found to exist between incentive schemes and staff productivity (r=0.95; p < 0.05). It was concluded and recommended that since incentive schemes motivate staff and increased productivity, Lagos State government and technical college management should pay attention to improving the human capital and make their work environment conducive in order to boost their motivation and productivity.