Motivational Incentives and the Performance of Employees in Nigeria

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@article{1705334,
      author = {Egberi Kelvin Agbarha, Dr. Ibegbulem, Andreas Brutus},
      title = {Motivational Incentives and the Performance of Employees in Nigeria},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {8},
      number = {9},
      pages = {456-460},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1705334.pdf},
      abstract = {The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of motivational incentives on the performance of information and communication technology (ICT) companies in Nigeria. The study adopted questionnaires developed and administered to 100 ICT companies in Delta State, Nigeria.  The study employed three (3) motivational incentives (promotion, bonus for excellence, and job security).  Data obtained in the survey were analyzed using non-parametric tests. The result indicated that motivational incentives (promotion, bonus for excellence, and job security) positively significantly resulted to increased performance of employees of ICT companies in Delta State, Nigeria. Thus, it was recommended that management of ICT companies should as a matter of fact and urgency halts and/or discourages the retrenchment of employees, particularly those that are motivated to work.  Also, there is the need for management of ICT companies to improve on the motivational incentives offered to employees since they are capable of enhancing the performance of employees.},
      keywords = {Motivational incentives; Employee performance; Information communication management; Telecommunication companies; Nigeria},
      month = {March},
  }