Abstract:
Organisational structure as a tool that enhanced proper work co-ordination and effective supervision remains central to the development of work organization. On this basis, the study focused on effect of organisational structure on the employees’ performance in Zenith Bank Plc.
The study adopted descriptive survey design and the population of the study comprised of comprises of low, middle and top management staff of 5 branches of Zenith bank Plc. in Ogun state. The study employed classical theory and behavioral theory as framework. The study equally involved descriptive survey research design with simple random sampling technique. Data collection method involved the use of questionnaire and data analysis involved the use of percentages, frequencies and Spearman correlation coefficient. The study made use of Taro Yamane’s formula to arrive a sample size of 110 respondents.
Hypothesis 1 indicated no significant relationship between job design and employees’ target setting Hypothesis 2 showed significant relationship between reporting system and employees’ work compensation Hypothesis 3 revealed significant relationship between departmentalization and periodic target achievement Hypothesis 4. Showed significant relationship between authority distribution and employees’ job improvement
Since organizational structure allows proper work co-ordination, good communication and maximum productivity in work organization, the study recommended that: there must be proper job analysis and job design in the organization in order to foster efficiency and profit margin of the organisation. Additionally, there should be proper and more effective co-ordination of functions across various departments in order to pave way for planning and supervision of employees
