Abstract
This project was examined from it’s entire ramification, what could be the possible impact of wages increase on workers performance in Abia State. It is believed that when wages increase, the aims is to alleviate the sufferings of workers in regard to increasing their purchasing poor and meeting the cost of living. But the consequence which will come quickly to mind is that many job will be lost and very little created. Employers will pay higher wages but will do so at the cost of Reduction in their labour force. Those who have been desperate for job will sink furthers into desperation and more would join them through retrenchment. In analyzing the effect on workers, the researcher carried out a research work at Nigeria water board corporation Umuahia, where opinions of some workers are sampled. By so doing, questionnaire and personal interview were used. We equally examined the more dynamic aspect or wage and emergence of wage employment. Wages structure, the responsibility for wage and the method of fixed wages and fringe benefits. The project also highlighted the method of wages increase by workers and the probable side effect such as inflation increase in the price of commodities etc. recommendations as to how government could come to the aid of workers in minimizing the increase in prices of goods and services when wages are increased are also discussed.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv
Abstract v
Table of contents vi
CHAPTER ONE
- Introduction 1
- Background of the study 1
- Statement of problems 2
- Objectives of the study 3
- Research questions 4
- Statement of hypothesis 5
- Significance of the study 5
- Scope of the study 5
- Limitations of the study 6
- Definition of terms 7
CHAPTER TWO
- Literature Review 9
- Introduction 9
- Methods of fixing wages 13
- System of wage payment 16
- Essentiality of wage and wage administration 20
- Benefits of incentive and fringe benefits 23
- Effect of wages increases on workers
productivity 25
2.7 Governments efforts on wages increment 31
Reference
CHAPTER THREE
- Research design and methodology 38
- Introduction 38
- Research design 38
- Sources/Methods of data collection 39
- Population and sample size 41
- Sample technique 42
- Validity and reliability of measurement 45
- Method of data analysis 45
CHAPTER FOUR
- Presentation and analysis of date 48
- Introduction 48
- Presentation of data 48
- Analysis of data 49
- Test of hypothesis 68
- Interpretation of results 72
CHAPTER FIVE
- Summary, conclusion and recommendation 73
- Introduction 73
- Summary of findings 73
- Conclusion 75
- Recommendations 75
References
Appendix.
CHAPTER ONE
- INTRODUCTION
- BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
In any establishment either private or public, the impact of wages increment cannot be over emphasized. To Abia State water board Corporation Umuahia, satisfaction of the public and standard of living has been their major concern.
The objective has been the development and utilization of local raw material (coal) and mobilization of fund for the purpose of satisfaction of Nigerians. In the bid to actualize this, the corporation finds it difficult and almost impossible to pay it’s workers the exact wages and pension at the appropriate time. This as a result leads to inefficiency since the workers are not motivated to carry out their function effectively. Facilities provided by the government are not being-used by the corporation in their operation. This as a result may lead to scarcity of some important goods.
The carriage of bulky goods by the trailer is now more preferable than the use of train, since the water board corporation is inefficient; goods that are supposed to be carried by trains are now being carried by vehicles, which thereby create obstruction in our roads. Presently, the corporation is not generating accurate revenue for the society, because the people who make use of the water board transportation are few.
This discussion so far, means that the water Board Corporation is unable to achieve its objectives.
- STATEMENT OF PROBLEMS
Water is a basic necessity of life; no human being can live without adequate and safe potable drinking water.
Productivity in water supply is essential for meeting the needs of the people. The problem of productivity due to low wages includes: