EFFECT OF WORKING ENVIRONMENT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of working environment on employee performance in Metu town water supply. Both Quantitative and qualitative research approach with explanatory and descriptive research design was adopted in carrying out this research. Cross sectional data was collected to addressresearch objectives of the study using self-administered questionnaire from 113 employees using censes survey technique. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analysis through statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 25. The study used seven major working environment factors including: physical environment, reward, training and workload as predictor variables and employee performance as dependent variable. The finding of the research highlights that physical work environment, reward and training have positive and statistically significant impact on employee performance while, workload negative and statistically significant impact on employee performance. Based on the findings of study, recommendations made for management of the water supply are: physical work environment in terms of lighting, noise level, temperature and ventilation should be made sure that they stay at an acceptable level, work over load has to be minimized at work place by giving rest time for employees.