WORKERS PARTICIPATION IN DECISION MAKING AND JOB PERFORMANCE IN ORGANIZATION (A SELECTED MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE)

ABSTRACT


This study examines workers participation in decision making in relation with their performance in the organization they belong to. Data were generated by means of questionnaires and interviews to four (4) selected manufacturing firms in Port Harcourt. Questions were based on employee involvement in decision making and performance variables. Using the cross sectional survey from selected manufacturing firms in Port Harcourt. A total of five hypotheses were postulated and tested using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient for the bivariate and the Partial Correlation Coefficient for the multivariate associations. The results showed that workers participation in decision making is significantly associated with their performance in their organization and enhances attitudinal measures such as job involvement and satisfaction. The results also revealed that organizational culture significantly moderated the relationship between workers participation in decision making and job performance. Hence in conclusion the assertion follows that involving employees in organization decision making allows for variety and thus varied experiences which serves as a motivating tool and fostered an understanding between management and the employee as regards employee development and contributions to the organization, furthermore, practical work experiences created an avenue for bonding and mentoring between management and employees.
TABLE OF CONTENTS


Title.................................................................................................... i


Certification...................................................................................... ii


Approval .......................................................................................... iii


Dedication ....................................................................................... iv


Acknowledgement ........................................................................... v


Table of Contents ............................................................................vii


Abstract.............................................................................................viii





CHAPTER ONE


INTRODUCTION







1.1Background of the Study


1.2 Statement of Problem


1.3 Objectives of the Study


1.4 Statement of Hypothesis


1.5 Significance of the Study


1.6 Scope and Limitation


1.7 Definition of Terms







CHAPTER TWO:


LITERATURE REVIEW


2.1 Introduction


2.2 Concept of Participation


2.3 Expressed views concerning Employee


Participation


2.4 Leadership Styles and Degree of Participation


2.5 Conditions and Influences on Participation


2.6 Arguments for Participative Management


2.7 Arguments against Participative Management


2.8 Methods of Involving Employees in Decision Making


2.9 Enhancing Productivity through Participation









CHAPTER THREE:


RESEARCH METHODOLOGY


3.1 Research Design


3.2 Population of the Study


3.3 Sampling Procedure


3.4 Instruments for Data Collection


3.5 Method of data Collection


3.6 Reliability/Validity of Test


3.7 Data Analysis Techniques




CHAPTER FOUR:


DATA PRESENTATION AND INTERPRETATION





4.1 Data Presentation
4.2 Analysis of Hypotheses


 


CHAPTER FIVE:


SUMMARY, PRESENTATION AND RECOMMENDATIO


5.1 Introduction


5.2 Discussion of Findings


5.3 Implication of findings


5.4 Summary


5.5 Conclusion


5.6 Recommendations.


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