A STUDY OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REMUNERATION PACKAGES AND THE JOB PRODUCTIVITY OF PRINCIPALS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN TARABA STATE, NIGERIA

This study examined how remuneration packages relate to the job productivity of principals working in public secondary schools across Taraba State, Nigeria. Guided by Herzberg’s Two Factor Theory, the research looked at how financial and non financial rewards influence performance. A descriptive correlational design was used, with a sample of 100 principals carefully selected through stratified random sampling to reflect both urban and rural school settings. Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire designed to capture both numerical data and personal insights about salary, allowances, and benefits, and how these factors are perceived to affect performance. Before the full study, the instrument was tested to ensure it was reliable and valid, yielding a solid reliability score of 0.85 using Cronbach’s alpha. To analyze the data, Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Simple Linear Regression were used to assess the strength and depth of the relationship between remuneration and productivity. The results showed that while remuneration has a moderate impact on overall job productivity, boosting motivation and encouraging better performance, it plays a smaller role in influencing administrative effectiveness. This finding suggests that other elements, like opportunities for professional growth, supportive leadership, and better working conditions, also matter greatly in shaping how principals carry out their roles. Based on these insights, the study recommends not just improving remuneration packages but also adopting a more well rounded approach. Combining financial incentives with non monetary support could help principals perform better, both in general productivity and in fulfilling their administrative responsibilities more effectively.