Administrative Stress and Employee Performance a Study of Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Finance Uyo

Kingsley Uwa

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This study examined the relationship between administrative stress and employee performance in Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Finance. Specifically, the objectives of the study covered: to ascertain the relationship between administrative stress variables which are superiors-subordinate relationship, limited organizational resources and equity while employee’s performance was measured using increase in output, efficiency and workers' effectiveness. The study adopted a survey research design and was guided by three research hypotheses. The population of the study comprised all the employees of the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Finance totaling 112, while the sample size was 87 respondents which was determined using Taro Yamane sample size determination technique. Structured questionnaire was used in generating the needed primary data. The data was analyzed both descriptively and inferentially. Results from the analysis showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between administrative stress and employees' performance. Based on these findings, it was recommended that management of the organization should adopt a contingency style of relationship; that tasks should be assigned to employees based on the availability of the resources; and that employees should be seen as important asset rather than a ‘tool’ in achieving corporate objectives.

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