| Abstract: | The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of working environment on
employee performance in Development Bank of Ethiopia head Office. Quantitative &
Qualitative research approach with descriptive and explanatory research design was
adopted in carrying out this research. Cross sectional data was collected to address
research objectives of the study using self-administered questionnaire from 282
employees using stratified simple random sampling technique. The collected data
were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analysis
through statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 20. The study used three
major working environment factors including: physical environment, phsychological
work environment, and social work environment, as predictor variables and employee
performance as dependent variable. The finding of the research highlights thatthe
correlate matrix indicated that there is a positive relationship between, psychological
work environmental factors, social work environmental factors, physical work
environmental factors, and employee performance. Which is r= 0.606**, 0.543**,
and 0.504** and (P= 0.00). Based on the findings of study, recommendations made
for management of the Bank are: Management should try as much as possible to build
a work environment that attracts, retain and motivate its employees to help them work
comfortably and increase organizational productivity and the organization should
make available, adjustable and flexible furniture to all workers to make them more
comfortable. |
