The Influence of Physical Working Environment on Employee Performance at TVET Institution
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https://doi.org/10.24191/eaj.v14i2.9027Keywords:
Physical working environment, employee’s performance, level of lighting, level of noise, indoor temperatureAbstract
The purpose of this study was to ascertain how physical aspects of the workplace, such as indoor temperature, lighting and noise levels, affect employee performance in TVET institutions. Organisational effectiveness is influenced by employee performance, and organisations suffer when employees underperform. A Likert-scale questionnaire was administered to 217 participants in this correlational study. Regression, correlation, reliability and descriptive analyses were used to analyse the data using SPSS Version 26. The findings showed a strong positive correlation between employee performance and physical aspects of the workplace, highlighting the importance of proper lighting, ideal indoor temperature and lower noise levels to increase productivity. These results highlight the need for TVET institutions to prioritise environmental quality to optimise employee productivity and organisational effectiveness.
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