THE MEDIATING ROLE OF INCENTIVES IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP AND PRODUCTIVITY OF POLYTECHNICS STAFF IN BAUCHI STATE
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This study examines the mediating role of incentive program on the relation between employee relationship and productivity of Bauchi State Polytechnics. We draw from human relations theory to justify the relationship. Copies of questionnaires were distributed to 360 polytechnic staff and 287 out of the retrieved were usable. The data collected was analysed using SMARTPLS 4.4.9. The findings established Employee relationship significantly influences productivity and an incentive mediates the relationship between employee relationship and productivity. This study results have some practical implications for managers and policy makers that are interested in getting the best out of the employees’ which will boost the employee motivation, commitment and productivity of their organizations.
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