EFFECTS OF STRESS ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY

Abstract

This study examined the effect of stress on employee productivity in the Nigerian banking industry. Many organizations, especially banks in the world are witnessing an alarming increase in the negative effects of stress on employee productivity and this necessitated the need for this research work. The study reviewed relevant theoretical and empirical literature, and is anchored on Person Environment (PE) Fit Theory. The study adopted survey research method. The population of study constitutes five selected banks in Awka metropolis. Purposive sampling method was used to select a total of 250 employees. The data used in this study were generated using 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. The data generated were analyzed using simple percentage analysis while the hypotheses formulated were tested using chi-square statistical technique. The study revealed that workload pressure has significant effect on employee productivity. Also revealed was that stress hinders effective performance of the employees. It was therefore recommended amongst others that remedial measures need to be taken by management to minimize the effect of job stress on permanent basis.