Effect of Job Enrichment, Work Environment and Job Satisfaction on Employee Job Performance in Selected Tertiary Institutions in Adamawa State, Nigeria

Abstract

This research study investigated how work environment, job enrichment, and job satisfaction influence job performance of employees in some chosen tertiary institutions in Adamawa State, Nigeria. The study took a descriptive and cross-sectional survey design. The study population was 3717 and the sample size was 372. SmartPls version 4.0 was used to perform partial least squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Cronbach Alpha. Composite Reliability, discriminant validity and Average Variance Extracted were used to determine reliability and validity. The results indicated that job enrichment,  job satisfaction (β = 0.313, t = 5.772, p < 0.000), and work environment (β = 0.410, t = 6.995, p < 0.000), indicate significant influence on employee job performance in selected tertiary institutions in Adamawa State. the model revealed overall effect of the three exogenous variables on employee performance with R square of 49.4%. the study was anchored on Herzberg’s two factor theory of motivation and hygiene factors. The research recommends among others that the management should increase job enrichment programs in order to boost employee performance in the selected tertiary institutions in Adamawa State. management is also expected to enhance employees’ working conditions for effective performance.