Task Allocation and Employee Productivity of Librarians in Enugu State

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• December 11, 2025
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Ugwuanyi R. N. C.  PhD ¹  &  Idoko Nkechi A.  PhD ²

Abstract         

The study examined the Task Allocation and Employee Productivity of Librarians in Enugu State.  The specific objectives are to: Examine the relationship between Job Analysis and Work Quality; and evaluate the relationship between Workload Distribution and Task Completion Rate of librarians in Enugu State.  The total population for the study was two hundred and seventeen (217). The study made use of the whole due to its small number. A survey design was adopted for the study. Instrument used for data collection was the questionnaire. One hundred and ninety seven (197) copies of questionnaire were properly completed and returned. Data was presented and analyzed and Z – test, to test the hypotheses.  The findings indicated that Job Analysis had significant positive relationship with Work Quality Z(9.387, P. < .05) and Workload Distribution had significant positive relationship with task Completion Rate of librarians in Enugu State, Z(7.036, P. < .05).  The study concluded thatJob Analysis and Workload Distribution had significant positive relationship with Work Quality and task Completion Rate of librarians in Enugu State.  The study recommended among others thatto improve the work quality of librarians, a comprehensive job analysis be conducted. This analysis will provide insight into the tasks, responsibilities, skills, and performance standards necessary for optimal service delivery.

Keywords:  Employee Productivity, Job Analysis, Task Allocation, Task Completion Rate, Work Quality, Workload Distribution.