Effects of Working Conditions on Labour Productivity in Sugar Factories (A Case Study of Kakira Sugar Works Limited)

Abstract

The study was aimed at finding out the effects of working conditions on labor productivity in Kakira Sugar Works Limited, Jinja district. It was guided by the following objectives; to examine the relationship between working hours and productivity at the factory and to examine the relationship between salaries and productivity of labor at Kakira Sugar Works Limited. A quantitative research design was used. Data was obtained from a secondary source and used. Correlation and graphical analysis was used. The findings of the study indicated that the working conditions which included pay and labor hours; significantly affected the productivity of labor (sugar made). The main policy implication of these results is that good working conditions increase employee loyalty, level of commitment, efficiency & effectiveness and hence productivity, and also develops a sense of ownership among employees which ultimately increases organizational effectiveness as well as reduces costs emerging as a result of dissatisfied employees.