Effect of Reward on Organizational Commitment: A Case Study of Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, Nigeria
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Date
2017
Authors
Isiaka, S. B.
Kadiri, I. B.
Jimoh, A. L.
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Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa.
Abstract
This study examined the effect of reward on organizational commitment with reference to Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, Nigeria. The case study is chosen because tax revenue is an instrument of economic development of most countries including Nigeria, that can put them on the road to sustainable development. The population of the study is 135 purposively selected staff of the organization and the sample size of 100 was determined through the Guilford and Flruchter formula. Regression was used in analyzing the data obtained through questionnaire. The results showed that reward had a positive and significant effect on the commitment of the organization (R= .567, R2=.321, P<0.5). In conclusion reward have a significant effect on organizational commitment and the study recommended that both the Intrinsic and extrinsic rewards some of which are employee recognition, respect and office pay, salary, bonuses, increments, overtime payment, should be injected in this organization to reward efficient and hardworking employee so that they can be more committed to the work.
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Compensation, Organizational Commitment, Engagement, Employee, Revenue, Wages and Salaries
Citation
19(3): 16-23