Data in Brief (Aug 2018)

Survey data on work environments and productivity of academic staff of selected public universities in Nigeria

  • Odunayo Salau,
  • Rowland Worlu,
  • Adewale Osibanjo,
  • Anthonia Adeniji,
  • Olumuyiwa Oludayo,
  • Hezekiah Falola

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 19
pp. 1912 – 1917

Abstract

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The article presented a survey data on work environment predictors and productivity of selected academic staff of selected public universities in Southern, Nigeria. The study adopted a quantitative approach with a survey research design to establish the major determinants of work environments in the selected public universities. Data was analysed with the use of structural equation modelling and the field data set is made widely accessible to enable critical or a more comprehensive investigation. The findings identified meaningful work and growth opportunities as predictive factors for maximizing productivity in the sampled institutions. Keywords: Meaningful work, Supportive management, Physical Milieu, Growth opportunity, Trust