WAGES AND SALARIES ADMINISTRATION AND ITS EFFECT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE (A STUDY OF FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTER BIDA)

ABSTRACT This study evaluated the impact of wages and salaries administration on employees’ performance in Federal Medical Center Bida. Specifically, the study examined the extent to which cash bonus affect employee efficiency; ascertained the extent to which minimum wage affect employee effectiveness; and determined the extent to which fringe benefits affect employee commitment in Federal Medical Center Bida. To achieve these objectives, the study adopted a survey designed relying on primary source of data using questionnaire structured in Likert four-scale format. The study considered 300 staff of Federal Medical Centre, Bida as its population, while the sample size of 171 was determined by Taro Yamane formula. Frequency counts and simple percentage tables were adopted in presenting and analyzing data. The hypotheses were tested using Chi-square statistical package at 5% significant level which showed cash bonus has a positive correlation with employee efficiency. The results also showed that fringe benefits have a positive connection with employee commitment, while fringe benefits was seen to have a significant effect on employee commitment in Federal Medical Center Bida. It was measured that salaries and wages administration affects employee engagement, morale, and overall well-being, making it a critical aspect of human resource management. The study also recommended among others that management of every organization should ensure that the policy of salaries and wages administration match the job and pay of staff in the organization.