PERSONNEL MOTIVATION AND JOB PERFORMANCE IN SOME SELECTED PUBLISHING HOUSES IN MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE, NIGERIA

The study was conducted to find out the relationship between personnel motivation and job performance in selected Publishing Houses in Maiduguri. 150 questionnaire were distributed to both management and nor management staff of the selected Publishing Houses. Findings from the study revealed that, there is strong correlation between motivating factors like; good pay, promotion, bonuses, job security, training opportunities and their job performance. Based on the findings and conclusion, it was recommended that, among other things, management of publishing houses should involve staff in decision making and job enrichment among employees should be encouraged. Also regular review of salary and other incentives should be carried out.