Work Environment and Performance of Deposit Money Banks in Rivers State

ABSTRACT : This study examined the relationship work environmentand organizational performance ofDeposit Money Banks in Rivers State. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey in its investigation of thevariables. Primary data was generated through structured, self- administered questionnaire. The population ofthe study is 72 managers (4 managers from each) of the 18 Deposit Money Banks operating in Rivers State. Thereliability of the instrument was achieved by the use of the Cronbach Alpha coefficient with all the itemsscoring above 0.70. The hypotheses were tested using the Spearman’s Rank Order Correlation Coefficient. Thetests were carried out at a 0.05 significance level. The findings revealed that there is a significant relationshipbetween work environmentand organizational performance of Deposit Money Banks in Rivers State. Therefore,the study concludes that creating a conducive work environment positively enhance performance of depositmoney banks in Rivers State. Thus, the study recommends that deposit money banks should prioritize creating apositive work environment that promotes employee well-being, engagement, and productivity. This can beachieved through effective leadership, open communication, reduced workload, fair compensation, and fosteringa positive workplace culture.

KEYWORD: work environment, organizational performance, cost minimization, waste minimization, timeminimisation