Components of Job Performance as Predictors of Job Performance of Administrative Staff in South West Nigeria Universities
E.O. Olorunsola

Abstract
The study investigated the components of job performance as predictors of job performance of administrative staff in South West Nigeria Universities. The research design was a descriptive research of the survey type. A selfconstructed questionnaire was used to collect information from the respondents. 400 subjects in various departments were rated by their heads of departments. The was done through multistage techniques from four Universities. The data were analyzed using multiple regression model. . The findings revealed that leadership quality is the single best predictor of job performance with a beta weight of 0.225. Recommendations were made based on the findings that both the University management and the government should know that only those who have the quality, capability and ability to rule should be made leaders to enhance high performance from the workers. Also, sensitivity of workers to the type of leadership provided will enhance performance.

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