THE FINLUENCE OF ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE (A CASE STUDY OF NATIONAL CEREAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (NCRI), BADEGGI)

This study examined the influence of organizational structure on employee performance at the National Cereal Research Institute (NCRI), Badeggi. The specific objectives were to: examine the current organizational structure of National Cereal Research Institute (NCRI), Badeggi, assess its impact on employees’ job satisfaction and motivation, determine the relationship between organizational hierarchy and employee decision-making ability, evaluate how communication flow affects employee productivity, and identify structural challenges that hinder effective performance. The study population comprised 125 employees of National Cereal Research Institute (NCRI), Badeggi, from which a sample size of 95 was determined using the Taro Yamane formula. Ninety-five (95) questionnaires were distributed, and ninety (90), representing 95%, were retrieved and analyzed using simple percentages and the Chi-Square statistical method. Findings revealed that while the current organizational structure ensures clear role definitions, accountability, and compliance with regulations, it also creates challenges such as rigid decision-making processes, limited employee participation, and communication barriers. The Chi-Square test confirmed a significant relationship between organizational structure and employee performance, indicating that the design of the structure directly influences job satisfaction, motivation, and productivity. The study recommends enhancing communication channels, introducing participatory decision-making, adopting a semi-decentralized structure, implementing regular staff training, conducting periodic reviews of the organizational structure, and promoting employee engagement programs to improve performance and efficiency at National Cereal Research Institute (NCRI), Badeggi