| Abstract: | The study was sought to investigate the effect of work environment on employees
performance in case of Habesha Breweries S.C... Thus, the independent variables to be
included physical work environment (workspace Layout, office furniture, Toilet & washing
facilities and workload), Social work environment (motivations, Participative leadership style
and organizational culture) and Administrative work environment (training, performance
appraisal system and HR recruitment & selection practice) and whereas the dependent
variable is employees performance. The study used close ended questionnaires. Both
descriptive and explanatory research design was applied. Finally, the data that obtained from
the respondents Data from questionnaires was analyzed through both descriptive and
inferential statistics using SPSS software version 25 (Statistical Package for Social Science).
The descriptive statistics ( minimum, maximum, mean and standard deviation) which helped
the researcher to examined the general level of employee performance and the selected
determinant factors of performance. The findings are, The average mean value for Physical
work environment is 2.90, with a standard deviation of 1.2203, The average mean value for
social work environment is 3.01, with a standard deviation of 1.1444, and The average mean
value for administrative work environment is 2.79, with a standard deviation of 1.0817, all
these indicating that most respondents have below average preferences. Moreover, regression
coefficient table indicate that all the three variables has positive and significant impact
on employee performance. Therefore, its recommended that physical work environment
specially the work place layout such as seating arrangement of chair, table, e.t.c should be
suitable and arrange in a proper way, there must have well clean toilet and washing room, the
factory should also avoid overcrowding in the work place, also Transparency should add in
corporate culture that enhances employee trust, commitment, and performance. through
sharing results, involving in decision-making, and encouraging face-to-face communication.
The company should have transparent and accountable reward and promotion guidelines. The
factory should have to revise motivational package like; salary, allowances, overtime,
promotional and recognition practice. Furthermore, HR recruitment positively impacts
employee performance by placing new employees in divisions based on ability and skill. |
