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VOL. 1, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Teamwork and employee performance: The Nigerian banking sector perspective
Authors
James Okon Ibok, Dr. Aneozeng Awo Egbe Esq, Dr. Prince David Enang Oyama, Abiji Emmanuel Abiji
Abstract
In today’s competitive banking sector, teamwork is recognized as a
critical driver of employee performance. However, deposit money banks in
Nigeria faces significant challenges in maximizing the potential of teamwork
due to issues such as distrust among team members, weak esprit de corps, and
ineffective team leadership. These challenges are evident in low morale,
frequent interpersonal conflicts, and inconsistent achievement of performance
targets. Based on these problems, this study was designed to examine teamwork
and employee performance: the Nigerian banking sector perspective. The specific
objectives were: to examine the effect of team member’s trust on employee
performance in the Nigerian banking sector, to determine the effect of esprit
de corps on employee performance in the Nigerian banking sector and to
ascertain the effect of team leadership on employee performance in the Nigerian
banking sector. Based on extensive literature review, it was concluded that
teamwork plays a critical role in shaping employee performance in the Nigerian
banking sector. Specifically, the study concluded that, a significant
relationship exists between trust among team members and their performance.
When team members trust one another, collaboration and efficiency improve,
leading to better performance outcomes. The study demonstrated that a strong
sense of unity and camaraderie among team members significantly enhances
employee performance. A cohesive team environment fosters mutual support,
motivation, and shared goals, which are essential for achieving organizational
objectives. It was also concluded that effective team leadership has a
significant positive effect on employee performance. Leaders who provide clear
direction, inspire confidence, and manage team dynamics effectively contribute to
higher levels of employee productivity and satisfaction.
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Pages:9-18
How to cite this article:
James Okon Ibok, Dr. Aneozeng Awo Egbe Esq, Dr. Prince David Enang Oyama, Abiji Emmanuel Abiji "Teamwork and employee performance: The Nigerian banking sector perspective". International Journal of All Subject Studies, Vol 1, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 9-18
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