Effects of Reward on the Performance of Senior Non-Teaching Staff, Federal Colleges of Education, Zaria, Nigeria

The problem of poor remunerations amongst non-teaching staff, have been a concern in the college of education, which have affected motivations and job satisfactions of the staff. Here the study, examine the influence of external rewards such as salary increments, allowances promotion on the attitudes, and perceptions of FCE, Zaria non- teaching staff, to their duties. This could be vice-visa. The above aim of the study is in line with Vroom Expectance theory which assumes that three factors, that is Expectancy, Instrumentality, and Valence combine together to create a driving force, which motivates individuals to put in an effort. The survey research method was adopted for the study. The method involves the use of self-designed questionnaire, and observation to assemble date from the respondents. Primary data was sourced using self-designed questionnaires administered on all the categories of staff (i.e. senior and junior staff) of the College. The primary data was generated, presented and analyzed using tables and simple percentages. The Content analytical method was used in analyzing the secondary data collected. Going by the findings of this study, it can be easily inferred that workers reward package matters a lot and should be a concern of both the employers and employees. The study recommended, that, Management of the tertiary institutions are to put more emphasis on intrinsic motivation by engaging those that have aspirations to work in academic arena and with passion. The study concluded there is relationship between extrinsic motivation and job performance among staff of the institution.