FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR LOW PRODUCTIVITY OF WORKERS IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR(A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA BOTTLING COMPANY UGHELLI)

The research on the factors responsible for low-productivity of Nigeria workers in the private sector with particular reference to Nigeria Bottling Company, Ughelli Delta State was intended to determine how to increase productivity in Nigerian economy. In conducting the research reference was made to related literature. Questionnaires were also used for collection of data for the study. Other forms of data collection were also used e.g. personal observation and consultation of textbooks. It was not all that easy, so there were some limitations which in one way or the other affected the findings of the research. Tables were used to present, and chi-square(x) analyze and interpret the data. At the end, findings based on the data and other consultations revealed that, factors like breakdown of machine and equipment, poor management, high rate of labour turnover and lack of production goal cause low productivity. Recommendations and conclusions were made based on the findings in order to help solve this problem of low-productivity in Nigeria workers.