WORKPLACE CLIMATE AND STAFF JOB PERFORMANCE IN AKWA IBOM STATE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, UYO, NIGERIA

The study examined workplace climate and staff Job performance in Akwa Ibom State Civil Service Commission, Uyo Nigeria. Two objectives, two research questions and two null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. An ex-post factor research design was used for investigation. The population comprised 144 staff of Akwa Ibom State Civil Service Commission in Uyo Office. Sample for the study comprised 97 staff of the commission derived from the population using Krejcie and Morgan determination formular. A researcher- developed instrument titled “Workplace Climate and Staff Job Performance Questionnaire (WPCSJPQ)” was used for data collection. The instrument was validated by experts and tested for reliability before usage. The reliability indices stood at 0.84 and 0.75 for workplace climate and staff performance respectively. The R-value of Pearson’s product Moment Correlation (PPMC) Coefficient and R2 of Multiple Regression Analysis were used to answer the research questions. PPMC and Multiple Regression Analysis were also used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that leadership styles significantly predicted staff job performance and also that staff job performance is significantly related to communication in Akwa Ibom State Civil Service Commission. The study therefore concluded that workplace climate is significantly related to staff job performance in Awkw Ibom State Civil Service Commission. Based on the findings and conclusion of the study, it was therefore recommended among others that managers, administrators and all in Leadership positions should ensure that they are innovative and versatile in their choice of leadership style which should be determined by the situation and the individual involved, as no particular leadership style best suits all situations and individual involved. This will enhance effectiveness in leadership and better job performance among staff.