Job Incentive and Fulfilment among Poultry Farm Employees in South-South, Nigeria

The study focused on the job incentive and fulfilment among poultry farm employees in South-South, Nigeria. A multistage random sampling methods used in assortment of respondents. Data were composed using organized questionnaire and analyzed by means of inferential and descriptive statistics. The average age of poultry workers is approximately 43 years, placing them in a productive age bracket. Most of the respondents are married males with an average of 15 years of farming experience and a secondary school education. The data shows a typical household size of 8 individuals and a workforce of 12 employees. Among the various factors influencing job fulfilment, high wages emerged as the most significant motivator, while a viable pension scheme ranked the lowest. Employees reported that salary levels had the greatest impact on their job fulfillment, whereas factors like advance payments and the age of workers were seen as less influential. Increased motivation correlates positively with higher farm profits and revenues. Additionally, probit regression analysis revealed that wages and salaries are key factors in determining job fulfilment, demonstrating a positive statistical significance. Conversely, advance payments showed a negative statistical significance. To boost revenues and profits in the poultry sector, the study suggests implementing inspirational policies that prioritize competitive wages in relation to the work performed and consider other motivational aspects.