RECOGNITION-BASED REWARD AND WORKPLACE HARMONY IN MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

Purpose: This study investigated the relationship between recognition-based reward and workplace harmony in manufacturing companies in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.Methodology: The study adopted the cross-sectional survey in its investigation of the variables. Primary source of data was generated through self- administered questionnaire. The target population of this study consists of 253 employees of 7 manufacturing companies in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The sample size of 151 was determined using Taro Yamane sample size formula. The reliability of the instrument was achieved by the use of the Cronbach Alpha coefficient with all the items scoring above 0.70. Data generated were analyzed and presented using both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. The hypothesis was tested using the Spearman’s Rank Order Correlation Statistics. The tests were carried out at a 95% confidence interval and a 0.05 level of significance.Findings: The study findings revealed that there is significant relationship between recognition-based reward and workplace harmony in manufacturing companies in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.Recommendation: The study recommends that management of manufacturing firms should be keen on the use of Recognition-based because it has proven to be a way of motivating employees. Implementing recognition-based programs would create a positive work environment, followed by reinforcing positive behaviours and motivating high performance.