Title:
EFFECT OF STANDARDISATION STRUCTURE ON EMPLOYEE’S PERFORMANCE IN OSUN STATE CIVIL SERVICE

Authors:
Adebowale, Israel Olukayode (PhD), Adeniran, Adeyinka Adepoju and Babatunde, Olayinka Funmi, Nigeria

Abstract:
The study examined the effect of standardisation structure on employee’s performance in Osun State Civil Service. The study adopted a descriptive research design and administration of questionnaire to get data from the respondents. The population of the study consisted of 18,653 employees in Osun State Civil Servic where Taro Yamane formula was used to determine the sample of 391 selected employees of Osun State Civil Service. Out of 391 copies of questionnaire distributed to respondents, 358 copies of questionnaire were completely filled and returned with linear regression to test the hypotheses of the study at 5% level of significant. The findings of the study revealed that standardisation structure influence the employees performance and has direct impact in ensuring effective use of employee as well as having sense of belonging in the commission. The study concluded that standardisation structures has a positive and significant influence on employee performance in Osun State Civil Service. The study recommended that the management of Osun State Civil Service should reinforce and ensure the presence of clear standardised procedures, rules and guidelines in all its ministries and departments that would lead to uniformity in operations. This will enhance efficiency, reduce ambiguity in task execution, and improve overall employee productivity and service.