THE EFFECT OF WORK ENVIRONMENT ON JOB SATISFACTION AND EMPLOYEE TURNOVER IN NIGERIA UNIVERSITIES

The primary objective of this research is an appraisal of the effect of work environment on job satisfaction and employee turnover. The study formulated hypotheses, which were tested using the Chi-square statistical method, while the sample obtained from the administered questionnaire was analyzed using simple percentage and weighted mean. To ensure the validity and reliability of the data collection instrument, a test-retest approach was employed. The findings revealed that there is significant relationship between conductive workplace environment and job satisfaction and that there is significant relationship between promotional opportunities and improved organizational performance. Based on the findings, it was recommended that organizations should endeavour to intensify efforts in the area of non-financial rewards as a mean of influence employees for greater performance. And thirdly, organisation should also provide access for continuous training and development programmes which drive employees’ long-term commitment to the organisation, it was also recommended that Higher institutions should be supplied with adequate school physical facilities since provision of adequate physical resources including facilities, equipment and maintenance will help in influencing attitudes and job satisfaction of academic staff.