Transactions on Data Analysis in Social Science

Transactions on Data Analysis in Social Science

The Role of Productivity in Enhancing Employee Performance: A Perspective from Administrative Staff

Document Type : Original Article

Author
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law and Political Sciences, Kabul University, Kabul, Afghanistan
Abstract
Human resources are recognized as a vital asset in any organization. The significance of human resources lies in their ability to drive efficiency and productivity, distinguishing them from other resources such as physical assets and capital. The purpose of human resource management is to implement policies and actions necessary to fulfill a part of the management's responsibilities, heavily dependent on the activities of employees. In today's competitive environment, increasing employee productivity stands out as one of the most crucial goals for an organization, as it leads to numerous benefits for both the organization and its workforce. Higher productivity contributes to hopeful economic growth, increased profitability, and healthy social progress. This research, conducted as a descriptive-applied study, focuses on administrative staff at Kabul University as the target population. A randomized questionnaire was distributed among 120 administrative employees, and the collected data were processed using SPSS software. The findings indicate that managerial and socio-educational factors have the most significant impact on human resource productivity within the organization. According to respondents, goal setting (6.321), flexible work environments (5.425), and fostering commitment and motivation (4.325) are among the key factors influencing productivity from the perspective of administrative staff.
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Volume 6, Issue 2
Spring 2024
Pages 82-91

  • Receive Date 04 October 2023
  • Revise Date 07 November 2023
  • Accept Date 27 January 2024