JOB ROTATION AND PERFORMANCE OF REGISTRY STAFF IN DELTA STATE POLYTECHNIC, OTEFE-OGHARA, DELTA STATE OF NIGERIA

Abstract

This study examined the effect of job rotation on the performance of registry staff at Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara. The objective of the study was to determine the relationship between job rotation, skills and competencies, of registry staff. Based on the objective, a null hypothesis was formulated and tested to ascertain if there was any significant relationship between job rotation and the skills and competencies of registry staff in the Polytechnic.A descriptive survey research design was adopted, and data were collected through structured questionnaires distributed to 120 registry staff, out of which 98 were completed and returned, representing 81.67%. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and the Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) with the aid of SPSS version 25.0. The analysis revealed a strong positive correlation between job rotation and skills and competencies. These results indicate that job rotation significantly enhances staff performance. The study concluded that job rotation plays a crucial role in improving employees’ professional abilities, motivation levels, and work efficiency within the registry department. It recommended that management should institutionalize a structured job rotation policy, provide adequate training to support staff transitions between roles, and regularly evaluate the outcomes of rotation exercises to ensure improved performance and organizational effectiveness.