The effect of policy and decision making on employees performance - case study of Lokoja Water Board Department:Public Administration By: ruxxie247 Project ID: 8648 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦4000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study investigates the effect of policy formulation and decision-making processes on the performance of employees, using the Lokoja Water Board as a case study. The research aims to determine how organizational policies and management decisions influence employee motivation, productivity, job satisfaction, and overall effectiveness. A descriptive survey design was employed, and data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to 80 randomly selected staff members of the Lokoja Water Board. The responses were analyzed using simple percentages and frequency tables. Findings from the study revealed that policies and decisions significantly impact employee performance. Specifically, when policies are clear, fair, and inclusive, and when employees are involved in the decision-making process, performance levels improve. On the other hand, unclear or rigid policies and exclusion of employees from key decisions lead to low morale, poor communication, and reduced efficiency. The study concludes that effective policy formulation and participatory decision-making are critical tools for enhancing employee performance. It recommends that management adopt inclusive approaches, improve communication channels, review policies regularly, and create feedback systems to engage employees meaningfully. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on organizational behavior and highlights the importance of aligning policy and decision-making practices with employee development and performance improvement....Preview Download Preview +Other Public Administration project topics and materials you might be interested in»Impact of industrial conflict on the performance of workers in the government parastatal (a case study of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)»The influence of effective personnel management practice in organization performance»Human resources as a catalyst for economic growth and development in Nigeria (a case study of Abuja municipal area council) »Local government financial autonomy and grass root development in Nigeria (a case study of Afikpo north local government area)»Manpower training and development as a tool for effective performance in public sector in Nigeria»The impact of poor revenue generation on the development of Local Government Areas»Enhancing political stability in Nigeria through good governance ( a case study of Abia state)»Effects of delayed payment of lecturers salaries and wages on students performance»Niger-Delta crisis and its impact on socio-economic development in Nigeria»Fuel subsidy removal and the Nigerian economy (a case study of Abakiliki local government area, Ebonyi state) »Accountability and corruption in local government in Nigeria (Case study of Bonny local government area of Rivers state)»Political instability a major hindrance to effective policy implementation and good governance (a case study of Nigeria 1983 -1999)»Bureaucracy and efficiency (a case study of Enugu state civil service)»Impact of collective bargaining techniques on industrial relations practice (a case study of two selected firms from NUPENG and NUBIFE)»The influence of employee behaviour on the internal audit function of an organization (a case study of P.Z. industries plc Aba)